Published: Nov 12, 2014 By Pauline Anderson , Contributing Writer, MedPage Today Taking glucosamine and chondroitin, two popular dietary supplements, doesn’t significantly relieve the pain and stiffness associated with knee osteoarthritis (OA) or modify disease progression, a new study found. After adjusting for potential confounders, subjects who reported using glucosamine/chondroitin at three annual assessments had […]
Clinical Pain Medicine ISSUE: NOVEMBER 2014 | VOLUME: 12(11) Paris—Triggers for knee and hand osteoarthritis (OA) are different, a new study suggests. Mechanical stress appears to be the most important factor for knee OA, and systemic processes appear to have the most effect on the development of hand OA, according to the researchers. The study […]
Vitamin D Deficiency Is Associated with Progression of Knee Osteoarthritis Fang Fang Zhang First published October 1, 2014, doi: 10.3945/jn.114.193227 J. Nutr. December 1, 2014 jn.114.193227 Abstract Background: Knee osteoarthritis (OA) causes functional limitation and disability in the elderly. Vitamin D has biological functions on multiple knee joint structures and can play important roles in […]
Khosro Khademi-Kalantari, PhD, PT Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies Volume 18, Issue 4, Pages 533–539, October 2014 Summary Purpose The aim of this study was to evaluate the clinical results of non surgical knee distraction in patients with severe knee osteoarthritis. Method forty female patients with severe knee osteoarthritis were randomly divided in two […]
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 […]
Acupuncture for Chronic Knee Pain A Randomized Clinical Trial Rana S. Hinman, PhD Importance There is debate about benefits of acupuncture for knee pain. Objective To determine the efficacy of laser and needle acupuncture for chronic knee pain. Design, Setting, and Participants Zelen-design clinical trial (randomization occurred before informed consent), in Victoria, Australia (February 2010-December […]
Acupuncture for chronic knee pain: a randomized clinical trial JAMA, 10/01/2014 Evidence Based Medicine Clinical Article Hinman RS, et al. – There is debate about benefits of acupuncture for knee pain. To determine the efficacy of laser and needle acupuncture for chronic knee pain. In patients older than 50 years with moderate or severe chronic […]
Medscape Medical News Knee Surgery: No Benefit for Those With Mild Osteoarthritis Jennifer Garcia August 27, 2014 Arthroscopic surgery for middle-aged patients with degenerative meniscal tears and mild or no osteoarthritis provided no benefit when compared with nonoperative management, according to a new systematic review and meta-analysis. These results were published online August 25 inCMAJ. The review […]
Physical therapies for improving balance and reducing falls risk in osteoarthritis of the knee: A systematic review Age and Aging, 08/26/2014 Review Article Clinical Trial Below Mat S, et al. – This systematic review evaluated the effectiveness of physical therapies in improving balance and reducing falls risk among patients with knee osteoarthritis (OA). Strength training, […]
August 14, 2014 Clinical Rheumatology TAKE-HOME MESSAGE This study examined the efficacy and safety of chondroitin sulfate (CS) capsules administered with glucosamine sulfate (GS) capsules or sachet preparations of glucosamine hydrochloride (GH) for patients with knee osteoarthritis. In total, 1120 patients were randomized 1:1:1 to receive GS and CS capsules three times daily, GH/CS sachet […]
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 […]
Efficacy of low-level laser therapy applied at acupuncture points in knee osteoarthritis: a randomised double-blind comparative trial Physiotherapy, 07/10/2014 Clinical Article Al Rashoud AS, et al. – The study aim to evaluate the efficacy of low–level laser therapy (LLLT) applied to acupuncture points on the knee joint in combination with exercise and advice in patients […]
Decrease of Muscle Strength Is Associated With Increase of Activity Limitations in Early Knee Osteoarthritis: 3-Year Results From the Cohort Hip and Cohort Knee Study Martin van der Esch, PhDemail, Jasmijn F. Holla, MSc, Marike van der Leeden, PhD, Dirk L. Knol, PhD, Willem F. Lems, MD, PhD, Leo D. Roorda, MD, PT, PhD, Joost […]
Risk factors for knee replacement due to primary osteoarthritis, a population based, prospective cohort study of 315,495 individuals BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders, 06/25/2014 Evidence Based Medicine Clinical Article PubMed Reference Journal Reference Apold H, et al. – Osteoarthritis (OA) of the knee is a common and disabling condition. Authors wanted to investigate the modifiable risk factors Body Mass […]
Medscape Medical News Janis C. Kelly June 13, 2014 Story Source Patients with knee osteoarthritis (OA) can gain significant benefits and avoid physical function limitations by simply walking more, Daniel K. White, PT, ScD, and colleagues report in Arthritis Care & Research. “As clinicians, we should be promoting walking in our patients with knee OA. We should […]
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 […]
A randomized, controlled, and double-blind study Story Source PubMed Reference Journal Reference American Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, 05/25/2014 Cakir S, et al. – The present study demonstrated that all assessment parameters significantly improved in all groups without a significant difference. This result suggested that therapeutic US provided no additional benefit in improving pain and […]
A randomized double-blind placebo-controlled trial Phytotherapy Research, 05/28/2014 Clinical Article Panahi Y, et al. – The aim of this study is to investigate the clinical efficacy of curcuminoids in patients suffering from knee OA. Results suggests that curcuminoids represent an effective and safe alternative treatment for OA. PubMed Reference Journal Reference Phytother Res. 2014 May […]
A prospective cohort pilot study BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders, 05/19/2014 Evidence Based Medicine Clinical Article Brooks MA, et al. – Although beneficial effects of exercise in the management of knee osteoarthritis (OA) have been established, only 14 –18% of patients with knee OA receive an exercise from their primary care provider. Patients with knee OA cite […]
A pilot randomized controlled trial BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, 05/19/2014 Clinical Article Story Source Journal Reference Cheung C, et al. – This study’s aims were to assess the feasibility and potential efficacy of a Hatha yoga exercise program in managing osteoarthritis (OA)–related symptoms in older women with knee OA. A weekly yoga program with […]