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Tree Bark Found to Improve Osteoarthritis Symptoms

Osteoarthritis of the knee affects millions and is one of the five leading causes of disability among the elderly. A recent study published in the journal Nutrition Research reveals Pycnogenol, an antioxidant plant extract from the bark of the French maritime pine tree, improved physical function by 52 percent in cases of patients suffering from osteoarthritis. The condition develops due to the gradual loss of cartilage elasticity that leads to it hardening and beginning to crack. As a result, the cartilege is more prone to damage and erosion by use or injury and often leads to pain, swelling, a decrease in joint motion, stiffness, or the formation of bone spurs. Current treatments include regular exercise and pain relievers such as NSAIDS and COX-2 inhibitor pills to relieve pain and stiffness. In severe cases, cortisone shots can decrease inflammation in the joint and extreme cases include joint replacement operations. (Read more about Tree Bark Found to Improve Osteoarthritis Symptoms)

Physiotherapy Shows Benefits Following Knee Replacement Surgery

According to a recent study published on bmj.com, physiotherapy can improve the daily lives of osteoarthritis patients who have undergone knee replacement surgery. Osteoarthritis is the most common type of disability found in oler people, so total knee replacement surgery is a routinely performed procedure. Since some patients continue to experience problems with everyday tasks shortly after surgery, researchers reviewed data to determine if short term physiotherapy is an effective solution. (Read more about Physiotherapy Shows Benefits Following Knee Replacement Surgery)

Alternative to Knee Replacement

For 25 years Robert Reid kept active by practicing karate, playing football, softball, and basketball. But, his love for sports took a toll on his body. Robert developed arthritis in his knees and would need surgery. (Read more about Alternative to Knee Replacement)

RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS AND ATHEROSCLEROSIS

There’s new evidence that people with arthritis and other diseases caused by inflammation may be at an increased risk for cardiovascular disease.

This study specifically looked at patients with rheumatoid arthritis, although it’s possible that patients with other inflammatory conditions are also at increased risk.

Rheumatoid arthritis, or RA, is a long standing condition caused by inflammation which leads to painful, swollen, and deformed joints especially in the hands and feet. (Read more about RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS AND ATHEROSCLEROSIS)

Knee Replacement

Osteoarthritis is the main reason patients need to undergo knee replacement surgery. The major problem in this condition is that the cartilage on the surface of the bone of the joint, wears away. (Read more about Knee Replacement)

KNEE OSTEOARTHRITIS

“I was very sad when I had to stop tennis. Life wasn’t the same,” says Phyllis Hyacinthe. She didn’t want to accept the fact she could no longer play tennis because knee osteoarthritis got the best of her. (Read more about KNEE OSTEOARTHRITIS)

Osteoporosis Arthritis

Osteoarthritis affects over 20 million Americans. Osteoarthritis also known as degenerative joint disease results from physical changes in the joints. These joints are such as the shoulder; knee, hip or in this case, the hand. (Read more about Osteoporosis Arthritis)

Hip Replacement

Hip replacement surgery is becoming more and more common as the population of the world begins to age. Hip replacement surgery is becoming more and more common as the population of the world begins to age. (Read more about Hip Replacement)

RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS TREATMENT

New research into rheumatoid arthritis shows the problem affects various ethnicities differently, and that plays a role in how the treatment for rheumatoid arthritis has to vary from person to person. (Read more about RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS TREATMENT)

RESTLESS LEG SYNDROME

For the past 4 years, Bobbi has suffered with restless leg syndrome.
As a financial trader, Bobbi Tse is up at the crack of dawn monitoring the markets overseas. But for Bobbi, sometimes when the crack of dawn rolls around, she has barely gotten 3 hours of sleep. “I feel like there are worms and bugs crawling in my legs, and I just want to move to get rid of it or get rid of the feeling,” says Bobbi. (Read more about RESTLESS LEG SYNDROME)