Rheumatology Archives - Page 12 of 85

Rheumatoid arthritis pain treatment found ineffective

Pain management is a high priority for patients with rheumatoid arthritis, but a new study shows that minimal or no […]

Walking training needed after hip replacement surgery

Researchers in Norway report that patients who receive walking skills training following total hip arthroplasty for osteoarthritis show improved physical […]

Back Pain (Video)

Pain in the lower back is one of the commonest things that people experience. Indeed, it’s likely that through the course of one’s life, almost everybody will experience it at some stage.

Dancing their falls away

Foxtrot, salsa, rumba! Twice weekly ballroom dancing classes for senior citizens could bring back the balance and strength needed to […]

Corticosteroids just as effective at low dose for shoulder pain

Although corticosteroid injections are one of the most common treatments for shoulder pain, there have been relatively few high-quality investigations […]

Putting your foot in it: Shoes can make a difference to knee pain

Researchers at the University of Melbourne have proven that a modified shoe can reduce knee load in people with knee […]

People with psoriasis may have undiagnosed psoriatic arthritis

Nearly one in four people with psoriasis may have undiagnosed psoriatic arthritis, a type of inflammatory arthritis that affects the […]

New clinical treatment guideline to reduce blood clots after hip, knee replacem…

An updated clinical practice guideline released last week by the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) Board of Directors recommends […]

Exercise, not weight loss, eases arthritis

Adding another incentive to exercise, scientists at Duke University Medical Center have found that physical activity improves arthritis symptoms – even […]