02/05/2015 Beer and wine consumption and risk of knee or hip osteoarthritis: a case control study Stella G Muthuri Arthritis Research & Therapy 2015, 17:23 doi:10.1186/s13075-015-0534-4 Abstract Introduction The aim of this study was to investigate the association between alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages and knee or hip osteoarthritis (OA). Methods We conducted a case–control study […]
Clin J Sport Med. 2015 Jan 14. [Epub ahead of print] Efficacy of Hip Strengthening Exercises Compared With Leg Strengthening Exercises on Knee Pain, Function, and Quality of Life in Patients With Knee Osteoarthritis. Lun V1, Marsh A, Bray R, Lindsay D, Wiley P. Author information Abstract OBJECTIVE:: The purpose of this study was to […]
JANUARY 23, 2014 BY CHIROTRUST The Potential Viability of Omega-3 Essential Fatty Acids as an Anti-Inflammatory Agent We are going to deviate from the mechanical discussions of joint pain treatment. Usual topics such as physiotherapy, stretching, manipulation, etc… and instead we’re going to discuss what looks to be aremarkably inexpensive yet potentially valuable tool in […]
Arthritis Care Res (Hoboken). 2014 Oct 20. doi: 10.1002/acr.22499. [Epub ahead of print] Lower limb osteoarthritis and the risk of falls in a community-based longitudinal study of adults with and without osteoarthritis. Doré AL, Golightly YM, Mercer VS, Shi XA, Renner JB, Jordan JM, Nelson AE. Abstract Objective: Knee and hip osteoarthritis (OA) are known […]
Authors: Marcie Harris-Hayes, PT, DPT, MSCI, OCS Study Design Controlled laboratory cross-sectional study. Objectives To assess strength differences of the hip rotator and abductor muscle groups in young adults with chronic hip joint pain (CHJP) and asymptomatic controls. A secondary objective was to determine if strength in the uninvolved hip of those with unilateral CHJP […]
Nancy A. Melville September 13, 2014 HOUSTON — The inability to stand on 1 leg for 10 seconds or to squat down to reach the floor represent strong early predictors of hip fracture and mortality in postmenopausal women, according to a 15-year follow-up study presented here at the American Society for Bone and Mineral Research […]
CASE REPORT The Use of Manual Therapy Post–Hip Arthroscopy When an Exercise-Based Therapy Approach Has Failed: A Case Report Authors: Robert T. LeBeau, PT, OCS, FAAOMPT Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy, 2014, Volume: 44 Issue: 9 Pages: 712-721 Study Design Case report. Background Although there is a growing body of literature on both […]
REVIEW · August 04, 2014 TAKE-HOME MESSAGE Sales of over-the-counter (OTC) enzymes marketed for inflammatory disorders, multiple sclerosis, pancreatic insufficiency, allergies, burns, infections, and cancer have increased in recent years. This article reviews the evidence of the risks and benefits of OTC enzymes. Descriptions for the use, dosage, and adverse effects are given for common […]
This study suggested that curcumin (the active ingredient in turmeric root) may help to reduce inflammation and pain in arthritis patients, thereby, reducing the amount of arthritis medicine they have to take. In this study, they used C3 Complex, 1,500 mg, 3x/day for 6 weeks. May 30, 2014 Curcuminoids, the bioactive components of the spice […]
Phys Ther. 2014 May;94(5):696-704. doi: 10.2522/ptj.20130266. Epub 2014 Feb 20. Choi YM1, Dobson F, Martin J, Bennell KL, Hinman RS. Abstract BACKGROUND: Hip osteoarthritis (OA) is a common musculoskeletal condition affecting older individuals. Clinical balance tests are frequently used to assess standing balance in these people. There is insufficient information regarding the reliability of these […]
JAMA. 2014 May 21;311(19):1987-97. doi: 10.1001/jama.2014.4591. Bennell KL1, Egerton T1, Martin J1, Abbott JH2, Metcalf B1, McManus F1, Sims K3, Pua YH4, Wrigley TV1, Forbes A5, Smith C5, Harris A6, Buchbinder R7. Abstract IMPORTANCE: There is limited evidence supporting use of physical therapy for hip osteoarthritis. OBJECTIVE: To determine efficacy of physical therapy on pain […]
May 8, 2014 Pitchers who limit the range of motion in their hips could cause injury to their elbow, according to a study presented at the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Annual Meeting. Researchers measured pre-season dominant and non-dominant internal (IR), external (ER) and total arc (TA) range of motion (ROM) in seven Division 1 […]
Ortop Traumatol Rehabil. 2014 May-Jun;16(3):351-60. doi: 10.5604/15093492.1112959. Truszczyńska A1, Drzał-Grabiec J2, Rąpała K3, Tarnowski A4, Górniak K5, Białecki J6. Abstract BACKGROUND: Osteoarthritis is the most common disorder of the musculoskeletal system. A unilateral change in the hip joint changes the position of the pelvis and spine, and therefore the patient’s body posture. Due to the […]
Wilson JJ, et al. Am Fam Physician. 2014 Jan 1;89(1):27-34. PubMed Reference Abstract Hip pain is a common and disabling condition that affects patients of all ages. The differential diagnosis of hip pain is broad, presenting a diagnostic challenge. Patients often express that their hip pain is localized to one of three anatomic regions: the […]
Published: Nov 22, 2013 By Nancy Walsh, Staff Writer, MedPage Today Full Story: http://www.medpagetoday.com/Rheumatology/Arthritis/43073 Full Text Article Action Points A program of exercise therapy helped patients with hip osteoarthritis avoid total hip replacement surgery. Note that for those who did require joint surgery, median time to hip replacement was 5.4 years for the exercise group […]
A long-term follow-up of a randomised trial Svege I,et al. Ann Rheum Dis. 2013 Nov 20. doi: 10.1136/annrheumdis-2013-203628. [Epub ahead of print] Abstract BACKGROUND: Exercise treatment is recommended for all patients with hip osteoarthritis (OA), but its effect on the long-term need for total hip replacement (THR) is unknown. METHODS: We conducted a long-term follow-up […]
Steven Fox November 19, 2013 Milk consumption during adolescence is not associated with decreased risk for hip fracture later in life, according to results from a new study. In fact, high consumption of milk may actually up risk by increasing height. The study was published online November 18 in JAMA Pediatrics. “Greater milk consumption during childhood and adolescence contributes to […]
Published: Nov 1, 2013 | Updated: Nov 1, 2013 By Cole Petrochko, Staff Writer, MedPage Today Full Story: http://www.medpagetoday.com/Geriatrics/GeneralGeriatrics/42648 Action Points A characteristic of biological aging is the non-enzymatic glycation of long-lasting proteins, such as collagen, which weakens collagen’s biomechanical properties and leads to increased bone matrix stiffening and fragility. This study shows that increasing […]
JAMA 2013 Oct 01;310(13)1353-1368, JE Manson, RT Chlebowski, ML Stefanick, AK Aragaki, JE Rossouw, RL Prentice, G Anderson, BV Howard, CA Thomson, AZ Lacroix, J Wactawski-Wende, RD Jackson, M Limacher, KL Margolis, S Wassertheil-Smoller, SA Beresford, JA Cauley, CB Eaton, M Gass, J Hsia, KC Johnson, C Kooperberg, LH Kuller, CE Lewis, S Liu, LW […]