Knee Arthritis
Healthcare providers often tell people with knee arthritis to limit stair climbing. But is there scientific evidence that stair climbing increases the risk of knee osteoarthritis?
Osteoarthritis of the knee is a degenerative condition that can make even walking difficult or painful. This article examines the relationship between knee osteoarthritis and previous knee injuries. How much does injuring a knee increase the risk of knee arthritis?
If you have arthritic knees from osteoarthritis, you might hesitate to exercise. However, there’s evidence that doing so can improve how your joints function and relieve pain and stiffness. Here’s why.
Do your knees crackle or pop when you climb a flight of stairs? You might wonder whether these sounds mean your knees are unhealthy. Here’s the most likely reason this happens and what those sounds mean.
Arthritis of the knee can make exercise more challenging. However, research shows exercise and movement can reduce stiffness and help keep joints healthy. What type is best? A new study shows that high-intensity exercise may improve knee function in osteoarthritis more than traditional, moderate-intensity exercise.
There’s no need to shy away from exercise if you have knee arthritis. In fact, exercise can help your knees feel better! Here are some tips to help you safely and effectively exercise when you have stiff or painful knees from osteoarthritis.
If you’re over the age of 50, you’re at high risk of knee arthritis. You’re probably familiar with some of the risk factors, but here’s one you might not know about. The length of your legs relative to one another might be a factor.
Do your knees make cracking or popping sounds when you bend them or squat down? Should you be concerned? Find out whether you should be concerned about those annoying sounds coming from your knees.
