REVIEW · August 04, 2014 TAKE-HOME MESSAGE Sales of over-the-counter (OTC) enzymes marketed for inflammatory disorders, multiple sclerosis, pancreatic insufficiency, allergies, burns, infections, and cancer have increased in recent years. This article reviews the evidence of the risks and benefits of OTC enzymes. Descriptions for the use, dosage, and adverse effects are given for common […]
This study suggested that curcumin (the active ingredient in turmeric root) may help to reduce inflammation and pain in arthritis patients, thereby, reducing the amount of arthritis medicine they have to take. In this study, they used C3 Complex, 1,500 mg, 3x/day for 6 weeks. May 30, 2014 Curcuminoids, the bioactive components of the spice […]
Phys Ther. 2014 May;94(5):696-704. doi: 10.2522/ptj.20130266. Epub 2014 Feb 20. Choi YM1, Dobson F, Martin J, Bennell KL, Hinman RS. Abstract BACKGROUND: Hip osteoarthritis (OA) is a common musculoskeletal condition affecting older individuals. Clinical balance tests are frequently used to assess standing balance in these people. There is insufficient information regarding the reliability of these […]
JAMA. 2014 May 21;311(19):1987-97. doi: 10.1001/jama.2014.4591. Bennell KL1, Egerton T1, Martin J1, Abbott JH2, Metcalf B1, McManus F1, Sims K3, Pua YH4, Wrigley TV1, Forbes A5, Smith C5, Harris A6, Buchbinder R7. Abstract IMPORTANCE: There is limited evidence supporting use of physical therapy for hip osteoarthritis. OBJECTIVE: To determine efficacy of physical therapy on pain […]
Ortop Traumatol Rehabil. 2014 May-Jun;16(3):351-60. doi: 10.5604/15093492.1112959. Truszczyńska A1, Drzał-Grabiec J2, Rąpała K3, Tarnowski A4, Górniak K5, Białecki J6. Abstract BACKGROUND: Osteoarthritis is the most common disorder of the musculoskeletal system. A unilateral change in the hip joint changes the position of the pelvis and spine, and therefore the patient’s body posture. Due to the […]
Published: Nov 22, 2013 By Nancy Walsh, Staff Writer, MedPage Today Full Story: http://www.medpagetoday.com/Rheumatology/Arthritis/43073 Full Text Article Action Points A program of exercise therapy helped patients with hip osteoarthritis avoid total hip replacement surgery. Note that for those who did require joint surgery, median time to hip replacement was 5.4 years for the exercise group […]
A long-term follow-up of a randomised trial Svege I,et al. Ann Rheum Dis. 2013 Nov 20. doi: 10.1136/annrheumdis-2013-203628. [Epub ahead of print] Abstract BACKGROUND: Exercise treatment is recommended for all patients with hip osteoarthritis (OA), but its effect on the long-term need for total hip replacement (THR) is unknown. METHODS: We conducted a long-term follow-up […]
JAMA 2013 Oct 01;310(13)1353-1368, JE Manson, RT Chlebowski, ML Stefanick, AK Aragaki, JE Rossouw, RL Prentice, G Anderson, BV Howard, CA Thomson, AZ Lacroix, J Wactawski-Wende, RD Jackson, M Limacher, KL Margolis, S Wassertheil-Smoller, SA Beresford, JA Cauley, CB Eaton, M Gass, J Hsia, KC Johnson, C Kooperberg, LH Kuller, CE Lewis, S Liu, LW […]
For primary care patients with OA of the hip, a combined intervention of MT and PE was more effective than a MCI
EULAR Recommendations for the Non-pharmacological Core Management of Hip and Knee Osteoarthritis Linda Fernandes Ann Rheum Dis. 2013;72(7):1125-1135. Abstract The objective was to develop evidence -based recommendations and a research and educational agenda for the non-pharmacological management of hip and knee osteoarthritis (OA). The multidisciplinary task force comprised 21 experts: nurses, occupational therapists, physiotherapists, rheumatologists, […]
Am J Med Sci. 2013 May;345(5):343-8. doi: 10.1097/MAJ.0b013e31825b8edf. Mansi IA1, Mortensen EM, Pugh MJ, Wegner M, Frei CR. Abstract BACKGROUND: Because of their beneficial cardiovascular effects, several studies have recently advocated starting statins at a young age for primary prevention. However, some reports suggest that statin therapy may be associated with an increased incidence of […]
Howard Vernon J Arthritis 3:e107. doi: Full Text Article: http://www.omicsgroup.org/journals/manipulation-manual-therapy-in-the-treatment-of-osteoarthritis-2167-7921.1000e107.php Manual manipulation has a long history in the treatment of musculoskeletal pain [1]. Manipulation for the treatment of spinal pain conditions has become widely accepted as a result of numerous clinical trials, systematic reviews and clinical guidelines [2–4]. Surveys of chiropractic practice confirm that the […]
Vernon H (2013) Manipulation/Manual Therapy in the Treatment of Osteoarthritis J Arthritis 3:e107. doi: Full Text Article: http://www.omicsgroup.org/journals/manipulation-manual-therapy-in-the-treatment-of-osteoarthritis-2167-7921.1000e107.php?aid=12806 Manual manipulation has a long history in the treatment of musculoskeletal pain [1]. Manipulation for the treatment of spinal pain conditions has become widely accepted as a result of numerous clinical trials, systematic reviews and clinical guidelines [2-4]. […]
Health Care Providers’ Recommendations for Physical Activity and Adherence to Physical Activity Guidelines Among Adults With Arthritis Shamly Austin, PhD; Haiyan Qu, PhD; Richard M. Shewchuk, PhD Disclosures Prev Chronic Dis. 2013;10 Abstract Introduction Physical activity is beneficial for reducing pain and improving health-related quality of life among people with arthritis. However, physical inactivity is […]
Altern Med Rev. 2010 Dec;15(4):337-44. Belcaro G1, Cesarone MR, Dugall M, Pellegrini L, Ledda A, Grossi MG, Togni S, Appendino G. Abstract In a previous three-month study of Meriva, a proprietary curcumin-phosphatidylcholine phytosome complex, decreased joint pain and improvement in joint function were observed in 50 osteoarthritis (OA) patients. Since OA is a chronic condition […]