Although there are many kinds of arthritis, the most common type of arthritis, osteoarthritis (OA), frequently affects the knee. The bones of a normal knee joint have a coating of cartilage over them which acts as a cushion between the bones. In knee arthritis, the cartilage starts to wear down. As the “wear and tear”… [Read More]
Why Losing 10+ Pounds Can Be One of the Best Treatments for Knee Arthritis…
A Study by The Arthritis & Rheumatism Journal of overweight and obese adults with knee osteoarthritis found that losing one pound of weight resulted in 3-4 pounds of pressure being removed from the knees. In other words, losing just 10 pounds would relieve 30-40 pounds of pressure from your knees. Eases pain and inflammation. Less… [Read More]
What You Need to Know About Knee Osteoarthritis…
Did you know that the knee is the largest joint in the human body? Did you also know that it is the one most likely to develop osteoarthritis? If you experience knee pain and stiffness as a result of osteoarthritis, you might benefit from understanding how the condition starts and develops within the joint over… [Read More]
6 Important Questions to Ask Before Knee Surgery…
Total knee replacement and other surgical options can be very helpful for some people with knee arthritis. If you have severe knee arthritis and nonsurgical treatment hasn’t provided relief, it may be time to consider knee surgery. Thinking about surgery is always stressful. We would like to give you a few questions to ask to… [Read More]
4 Types of Quad Exercises to Do After Knee Replacement
Your leg muscles may feel weak after surgery because you did not use them much with your knee problems. Surgery corrected the knee problem. Your home exercise program will include activities to help reduce swelling and increase your knee motion and strength. This will help you move easier and get back to doing the activities… [Read More]