Do antidepressants help chronic back pain and osteoarthritis?

by University of SydneyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAntidepressants are commonly used worldwide to treat pain, however new research from the University of Sydney shows they offer little to n

Updated on: April 20,2024

Do antidepressants help chronic back pain and osteoarthritis?

by University of SydneyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAntidepressants are commonly used worldwide to treat pain, however new research from the University of Sydney shows they offer little to n

Updated on:April 20,2024

Acupuncture may relieve pain-specific disability in degenerative lumbar stenosis

by Elana GotkineFor patients with degenerative lumbar spinal stenosis (DLSS) and predominantly neurogenic claudication pain symptoms, acupuncture may relieve pain-specific disability, according to a s

Updated on: July 10,2024

Acupuncture may relieve pain-specific disability in degenerative lumbar stenosis

by Elana GotkineFor patients with degenerative lumbar spinal stenosis (DLSS) and predominantly neurogenic claudication pain symptoms, acupuncture may relieve pain-specific disability, according to a s

Updated on:July 10,2024

Add virtual reality to exercise and ease chronic pain, say researchers

by University of South AustraliaCycling with VR increased exercise enjoyment by 20%. Credit: University of South AustraliaBoosting exercise is often on the agenda in the new year, but if you'

Updated on: March 13,2024

Add virtual reality to exercise and ease chronic pain, say researchers

by University of South AustraliaCycling with VR increased exercise enjoyment by 20%. Credit: University of South AustraliaBoosting exercise is often on the agenda in the new year, but if you'

Updated on:March 13,2024

AI chatbots have a potentially useful role to play in idea generation

byUniversity of Technology, SydneyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIn a paper published in theJournal of Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy, UTS Graduate School of Health Senior Lectu

Updated on: April 27,2024

AI chatbots have a potentially useful role to play in idea generation

byUniversity of Technology, SydneyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIn a paper published in theJournal of Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy, UTS Graduate School of Health Senior Lectu

Updated on:April 27,2024

Olympic Medicine: tennis elbow

Updated on: August 01,2024

Olympic Medicine: tennis elbow

Updated on:August 01,2024

Gout linked to increased hip fracture risk in women

(HealthDay)—For women, a history of gout is associated with increased risk of hip fracture, according to a study published online Jan. 28 inArthritis & Rheumatology.Julie M. Paik, M.D., M.P.

Updated on: June 06,2024

Gout linked to increased hip fracture risk in women

(HealthDay)—For women, a history of gout is associated with increased risk of hip fracture, according to a study published online Jan. 28 inArthritis & Rheumatology.Julie M. Paik, M.D., M.P.

Updated on:June 06,2024

Low dose colchicine associated with lower incidence of total knee and hip replacements

by American College of PhysiciansCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAn exploratory analysis of the LoDoCo2 (Low-Dose Colchicine 2) randomized, controlled, double-blind trial found that daily therap

Updated on: June 26,2024

Low dose colchicine associated with lower incidence of total knee and hip replacements

by American College of PhysiciansCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAn exploratory analysis of the LoDoCo2 (Low-Dose Colchicine 2) randomized, controlled, double-blind trial found that daily therap

Updated on:June 26,2024

Osteoarthritis linked to higher Parkinson's disease risk

by WileyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA study published inArthritis Care & Researchhas uncovered an elevated risk of Parkinson's disease in individuals with osteoarthritis.

Updated on: May 29,2024

Osteoarthritis linked to higher Parkinson's disease risk

by WileyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA study published inArthritis Care & Researchhas uncovered an elevated risk of Parkinson's disease in individuals with osteoarthritis.

Updated on:May 29,2024

What's the difference between abs and core? One term focuses on aesthetics—and the other on function

Updated on: June 02,2025

What's the difference between abs and core? One term focuses on aesthetics—and the other on function

Updated on:June 02,2025

New 'microcapsules' have potential to repair damage caused by osteoarthritis

by Queen Mary, University of LondonA picture of a CNP microcapsule. A new 'microcapsule' treatment delivery method developed by researchers at Queen Mary University of London (could reduc

Updated on: May 13,2024

New 'microcapsules' have potential to repair damage caused by osteoarthritis

by Queen Mary, University of LondonA picture of a CNP microcapsule. A new 'microcapsule' treatment delivery method developed by researchers at Queen Mary University of London (could reduc

Updated on:May 13,2024

Long-term exercisers have 'healthier' belly fat, study reveals

byUniversity of MichiganComparison of aSAT remodeling capacity between EXevversus SEDev. Credit:Nature Metabolism(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s42255-024-01103-xPeople with obesity who

Updated on: September 14,2024

Long-term exercisers have 'healthier' belly fat, study reveals

byUniversity of MichiganComparison of aSAT remodeling capacity between EXevversus SEDev. Credit:Nature Metabolism(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s42255-024-01103-xPeople with obesity who

Updated on:September 14,2024

Shoulder replacements benefit most patients for more than ten years, study shows

by University of ExeterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainMore than 90 percent of shoulder replacement implants last more than ten years, according to the largest study of its kind.The study led by

Updated on: June 15,2024

Shoulder replacements benefit most patients for more than ten years, study shows

by University of ExeterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainMore than 90 percent of shoulder replacement implants last more than ten years, according to the largest study of its kind.The study led by

Updated on:June 15,2024