by Ashley | Apr 29, 2022 | Blog, Knee Osteoarthritis, Osteoarthritis
There are many methods for managing symptoms of knee and hip osteoarthritis (OA). According to a study in Arthritis Care and Research, an official journal of the American College of Rheumatology and the Association of Rheumatology Health Professionals, most people...
by Ashley | Mar 4, 2022 | Blog, Knee Osteoarthritis
Experts have known for a long time that exercise can help to improve the symptoms of knee osteoarthritis (OA). In fact, we have shared a few blogs discussing this fact. But what are the best exercises for people suffering with knee osteoarthritis? According to a...
by Ashley | Jan 7, 2022 | Arthritis, Blog, Knee Osteoarthritis, Osteoarthritis
We spend a lot of time on this blog discussing arthritis and specifically knee osteoarthritis (OA). Thus, we took interest in a study that determined the rates of knee OA are higher now than they were in the past 6,000 years! We thought you might find it interesting...
by Ashley | Oct 29, 2021 | Blog, Knee Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis. OA is caused by the breakdown of cartilage that cushions joints. One of the joints most commonly affected by this degenerative disease is the knee. There are multiple risk factors that may contribute to OA. Some of...
by Ashley | Sep 3, 2021 | Blog, Knee Osteoarthritis
As we mentioned in a previous blog, obesity and excess weight is a risk factor for developing osteoarthritis (OA). Increased weight puts more stress on the joints and can lead to the break down of joint tissues. Additionally, fat cells promote inflammation which...