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

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...

Our previous posts have documented the success of Physical Therapy treatments on sciatica, radiating pain down the back of leg, compared to other conservative treatments and surgery.  Specifically, no differences have been noted between surgery and PT at long term follow up.  Another medical intervention for sciatica includes non steroidal anti inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).  These...