Knee osteoarthritis (KOA) is a long-term condition that can be tough to manage. It is particularly challenging in places like Slovenia and other parts of Europe. One big issue is the lack of good physiotherapy services. This is where mobile health apps come in. They could make a real difference in how people handle KOA. People with KOA often struggle to stick with t...

Midfoot arthritis is a widespread and debilitating issue. Yet, there are no clear guidelines for how to assess and treat it. A recent survey shed light on how podiatrists in Australia tackle this problem. The survey was sent out to podiatrists across the country. It asked about their usual methods for diagnosing and treating midfoot arthritis. The results showed a mi...

Osteoarthritis (OA) is a common issue that affects joints like hips and knees. It is becoming more widespread due to things like obesity and an aging population. When joints wear out, surgery is often needed. But surgery can lead to muscle loss, which makes joints less stable and increases the risk of falls. This is especially true for older adults. Doctors are looki...

Osteoarthritis (OA) is a common condition that affects millions of people worldwide. It mainly impacts the hips and knees, causing pain and limiting movement. Doctors often use various treatments to manage OA, but figuring out what works best for each person can be tricky. One approach that has gained attention is quantitative sensory testing (QST). This method measu...

Knee osteoarthritis is a common condition that affects many older adults. It often leads to significant pain and reduced mobility. One crucial aspect of managing this condition is understanding how muscle strength in the legs impacts daily activities. Researchers decided to look into this by studying 50 individuals with advanced knee osteoarthritis. These participant...

Seniors with long-term knee osteoarthritis often consider total knee replacement. This surgery is quite common. But, deciding to go through with it isn't simple. Many factors come into play. These factors can be grouped into three main areas: physical, mental, and social. First, let's talk about the physical side. How healthy someone is before surgery matters a lot....

Knee osteoarthritis is a big problem in China. Many people suffer from it. The country has an aging population. Plus, more people are overweight. This makes the issue even worse. Doctors have guidelines for treating knee osteoarthritis. But many therapists are not well-trained. They also struggle with using telehealth. This makes it hard to give the best care. A rec...

Knee pain is a common issue, especially for older adults, women, and those with physically demanding jobs. It is often caused by osteoarthritis, a condition that affects the joints and can lead to significant disability. Many people rely on non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, or NSAIDs, to manage this pain. However, these medications can have side effects, and som...

Cartilage damage is a common issue, especially for those with osteoarthritis. This condition affects millions worldwide, causing joint pain and mobility issues. Traditional treatments often focus on slowing down the disease or delaying joint replacement surgery. However, a new approach using "dancing molecules" might change the game. These molecules, developed by a t...

Osteoarthritis is a widespread condition that affects many people. Unfortunately, there are few effective treatments besides surgery. This is where molecular docking comes in. It's a technique used in drug discovery to find new compounds that can treat diseases. Until now, it hasn't been used to find new treatments for osteoarthritis. Researchers took 51 compounds t...