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How a knee compression sleeve benefits an active lifestyle

Knee compression sleeve benefits include the ability to exercise with less pain. Knee sleeves are one of the supports I recommend for an active lifestyle, so you can get out of the cycle of pain, lose...

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Do I need a knee replacement?

Do I need a knee replacement?  I don’t know .. do you think it’s time for a knee replacement? I can not tell you how often I have this discussion with people.  Let’s just put it out there… and I will...

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Exercise and Knee Arthritis Pain: The science of why it works.

Osteoarthritis is usually not a mechanical wear and tear process. If you have osteoarthritis, exercise will not wear out your knee joints faster — quite the opposite. Knee arthritis exercises have been...

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Thigh Strength and The Risk of Developing Knee Arthritis

Knee osteoarthritis (OA) is a prevalent cause of pain, lost productivity, and disability.  Knee OA hurts.  And quite often, it hurts a lot. Osteoarthritis of the knee has been increasing in terms of...

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10 Recommendations To Thrive With Osteoarthritis of the Knee

Osteoarthritis of the knee is a prevalent health issue.  Despite a diagnosis of arthritis of the knee, the majority of you can live an active, happy life.  But you’ve heard awful phrases used to...

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Elective Surgery Optimization: A Paradigm Shift

The cost of surgical complications is extraordinarily high.  We can look at this in two ways. The cost to the healthcare system and the cost to the patients.  Both pay dearly for surgical complications...

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Walk, Exercise, Running, and Living with Knee Arthritis

How many of you have been told to rest and stop running or exercising because you have knee arthritis? Far too many people (including healthcare professionals) believe that arthritis is caused by wear...

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High Tibial Osteotomy For Knee Arthritis Pain In Active People

A high tibial osteotomy (HTO) is a procedure that we use to treat knee osteoarthritis swelling and pain, improve function, and often dramatically delay the need for knee replacement surgery.  An HTO or...

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Does Exercise Cause Osteoarthritis?

Osteoarthritis (OA) is a prevalent condition. Age, weight, our metabolic health, and prior injuries contribute to our risk of developing OA. Each and every day in my office, I see people who used to...

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Osteoarthritis of the Knee: Unraveling the Impact of Metabolic Health and...

Osteoarthritis (OA) of the knee, a condition marked by the gradual loss of joint cartilage, is increasingly prevalent in the modern world. This article delves into the complex interplay between...

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The Causes of Osteoarthritis: Debunking the “Wear and Tear” Myth

Osteoarthritis, a condition commonly associated with aging, has long been attributed to joint “wear and tear,” often blamed on activities like running. It turns out this isn’t always true. Research...

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Molecular Approaches to Osteoarthritis: The Role of Inflammation and Genetics

Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common form of arthritis, affecting millions worldwide. Traditionally viewed as a wear-and-tear disease, recent advances in molecular biology have reshaped our...

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