A new study has found that a prebiotic fiber supplement reduced pain, improved grip strength, and lowered pain sensitivity in people with knee osteoarthritis (OA) – with far fewer dropouts than a digital physiotherapy programme. The INSPIRE clinical trial, led by experts at the University of Nottingham, showed that taking a daily supplement of inulin- a … Read more
The effects of spinal cord injuries are complex and multifaceted. People lose not only the ability to control the movement of their limbs, but also the ability to receive sensory feedback from them. Both are critical to generate the coordinated movement involved in walking. Now, a team of researchers from Brown University, Rhode Island Hospital, … Read more
After a grueling year of chemotherapy, surgery, and radiation to treat breast cancer, Sadia Zapp was anxious — not the manageable hum that had long been part of her life, but something deeper, more distracting. “Every little ache, like my knee hurts,” she said, made her worry that “this is the end of the road … Read more
The effectiveness of exercise therapy to ease the symptoms of osteoarthritis is likely minimal, short lived, and probably no better than no treatment at all, suggests an overarching (umbrella) systematic review and pooled data analysis of the available evidence, published in the open access journal RMD Open. The findings question the universal promotion of exercise as … Read more
Osteoarthritis often goes undetected until cartilage damage is advanced, limiting treatment options. A new study shows that molecular changes in subchondral bone occur earlier and can signal disease progression before cartilage loss. Using spatial mass spectrometry imaging and synovial fluid proteomics, researchers identified bone-derived protein signatures beneath intact cartilage that were also detectable in joint … Read more
According to new research from the University of Delaware, nearly 40% of American adults ages 18 to 64 with arthritis – almost 10 million people – say the medical condition is limiting their ability to work. Co-author Daniel White, associate professor of physical therapy at UD, analyzed findings from the 2023 National Health Interview Survey, which was recently published in the … Read more
Cory Sandhagen is best known as a knockout artist but he showed off his grappling skills on Saturday after scoring a reversal on the ground that resulted in Deiveson Figueiredo suffering a gruesome knee injury to end the UFC Des Moines main event. There was nothing accidental about the move that stopped the fight as … Read more
Meniscus tears are common knee injuries that have long frustrated patients and doctors due to limited repair options. A new 3D-printed hydrogel made from cow meniscus could transform how these injuries heal, according to results of a pre-clinical study published in Bioactive Materials. from researchers in the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of … Read more
Barcelona have offered a fresh update on midfielder Marc Casado’s knee injury after the youngster underwent more tests. It’s now confirmed that Casado has only suffered a partial ligament tear and will not require surgery. Barcelona say he will now undergo conservative treatment and will miss the next two months. “This morning, additional tests were … Read more
New research pinpoints faulty branched-chain amino acid (BCAA) metabolism as a driving force behind sarcopenia, highlighting a potential pathway to slow muscle deterioration and improve aging health. Study: Multi-omic Profiling of Sarcopenia Identifies Disrupted Branched-chain Amino Acid Catabolism As a Causal Mechanism and Therapeutic Target. Image Credit: Kurteev Gennadii / Shutterstock.com A recent Nature Aging study … Read more