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Exercise Has Equivalent Effects On Pain And Function Compared To Anti Inflammatories For Hip And Knee Arthritis

January 4, 2023

Hip and knee osteoarthritis are some of the most common orthopedic conditions affecting middle to older aged adults. in our Boulder Physical Therapy and Lafayette Physical Therapy offices we successfully treat these conditions with a combination of education, manual therapy, and exercise. Research has shown exercise remains one of the most effective interventions for patients...

Hip Injuries

Exercise Shown To Delay Hip Replacement For Hip Osteoarthritis

June 25, 2020

Over 200,000 Americans undergo a total hip replacement often as a treatment for severe hip osteoarthritis. Patients who enter the surgery in a weakened, less functional state have worse outcomes up to 2 years post operatively compared to their higher functioning peers (Fortin et al. 1999, 2002). This is concerning because the most rapid recovery...

Hip Injuries

Dry Needling Improves Pain, Mobility, and Function In Patients With Hip Arthritis

August 18, 2019

Hip arthritis is a painful condition causing pain, loss of range of motion, and lost function in many middle to older aged adults. The pain from hip arthritis is multifactorial in nature arising from the cartilage and joint surfaces as well as the surrounding soft tissues. Physical Therapy consisting of manual therapy and strength training...

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Physical Therapy Exercises Are Cost and Clinically Effective Compared To Primary Care Alone For Knee Arthritis

March 1, 2019

Physical Therapy interventions including manual therapy and exercise remain the primary intervention for patients with knee arthritis. These treatments have been shown to delay or prevent the need for costly, more invasive treatments including total knee replacement. Prescribed Physical Therapy exercises are designed to reduce pain, improve mobility, and increase a patient’s leg strength. Stronger...

Knee Injuries

Is Acetaminophen Effective For Hip Or Knee Arthritis?

March 1, 2019

Paracetamol, or acetaminophen, was initially introduced in the late 1800s and has become the most commonly prescribed medication for fever and pain in the United States. It is one class of medications recommended by the American College of Rheumatology for patients with arthritis who have not responded favorably to weight loss and Physical Therapy. Although...

Knee Injuries

The Lesser Known Benefits of Exercise for Patients with Arthritis

June 11, 2018

Osteoarthritis is estimated to affect 250 million people worldwide leading to high rates of global pain and disability. These rates are expected to raise as our population of baby boomers continues to age into their golden years. Unfortunately, many with osteoarthritis will become less active or sedentary because of their symptoms and in turn are...

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Exercise Has Equivalent Effects On Pain And Function Compared To Anti Inflammatories For Hip And Knee Arthritis

Exercise Shown To Delay Hip Replacement For Hip Osteoarthritis

Dry Needling Improves Pain, Mobility, and Function In Patients With Hip Arthritis

Physical Therapy Exercises Are Cost and Clinically Effective Compared To Primary Care Alone For Knee Arthritis

Is Acetaminophen Effective For Hip Or Knee Arthritis?

The Lesser Known Benefits of Exercise for Patients with Arthritis

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