Total shoulder replacement surgery is being performed more and more each year. Our current patients were more active in sports in their youth, potentially increasing the chances of developing an arthritic shoulder. They also want to remain active as they … Read more >
A recent paper reviewing the muscle impairments associated with knee arthritis was published in Sports Health that I thought did a great job overviewing the current evidence on the subject. Alnahdi, Zeni, and Snyder-Mackler discussed several factors associated with muscle … Read more >
Viscosupplementation is becoming a popular treatment for knee arthritis. As rehabilitation and fitness specialists, it is important to have a clear understanding of what viscosupplementation is and what it means for our patients and clients that may be dealing with … Read more >
A recent review from the January 2009 issue of the Journal of Arthroscopy reviewed the use of glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate for knee osteoarthritis. Considering the vast amount of people suffering from knee arthritis and the increasing cost of … Read more >
The current issue of AJSM has two great articles regarding articular cartilage repair procedures that go very well together. I think this is an amazing aspect of orthopedics as we are making ground on developing ways to restore normal cartilage. … Read more >
Arthritis of the glenohumeral joint is a challenging shoulder injury for athletes. As our generations change, we will continue to see less and less sedentary patients in the later stages of life. Their functional goals in rehabilitation will be much
“Should I have arthroscopic knee surgery for arthritis or attend physical therapy?” is a common question that you may be faced with in your clinic. A recent AP press release has brought this to the attention of the general population