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Osteoarthritis: 2 Common Treatment Misconceptions

If you've been diagnosed with osteoarthritis, there's a strong chance that you were advised to rest, limit your activities and use anti-inflammatory drugs to treat the symptoms of pain and inflammation. However, in our 25 years of treating people with osteoarthritis, we have learned that there are some major flaws in this advice.

Treatment Misconception: Rest

While you may find that resting your arthritic joint relieves the pain, too much rest actually causes the joint to become stiffer and lose its range of motion.  When range of motion is lost, the joint will bear load on a smaller surface area and so will wear out even faster, just as when a car is out…

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 Osteoarthritis: 2 Common Treatment Misconceptions

If you've been diagnosed with osteoarthritis, there's a strong chance that you were advised to rest, limit your activities and use anti-inflammatory drugs to treat the symptoms of pain and inflammation. However, in our 25 years of treating people with osteoarthritis, we have learned that there are some major flaws in this advice.

Osteoarthritis and Cartilage

Osteoarthritis and Cartilage, the official journal of the Osteoarthritis Research Society International, is an international, multidisciplinary journal that fosters the cross-fertilization of findings from both the clinical and basic sciences of the various disciplines involved,

Osteoarthritis Research Society International

OARSI is the premier international organization for scientists and health care professionals focused on the prevention and treatment of osteoarthritis through the promotion and presentation of research, education and the worldwide dissemination of new knowledge.

World Congress on Osteoporosis, Osteoarthritis and Musculoskeletal Diseases

With over 4,500 participants, this has become the largest educational event and most vibrant clinical research forum for osteoporosis, osteoarthritis and musculoskeletal diseases in Europe.

Arthritis Research UK

Most people with osteoarthritis are able to continue in their jobs, although you may need to make some changes to your working environments, especially if you have a physically demanding job

Arthritis Society

There is no cure for OA, but when you are diagnosed early and start the right treatment, you can take control of your disease and may delay or even avoid severe damage to your joints. Most people with OA can lead active and productive lives with the help of the right medication, surgery (in some cases), exercise, rest and joint protection techniques.

Arthritis.org

Osteoarthritis (OA) is one of the most common forms of arthritis. It is a chronic condition in which the material that cushions the joints, called cartilage, breaks down. This causes the bones to rub against each other, causing stiffness, pain and loss of joint movement. The cause is not fully understood.

European Society for Clinical and Economic Aspects of Osteoporosis and Osteoarthritis

The European Society for Clinical and Economic Aspects of Osteoporosis and Osteoarthritis (ESCEO) is a not-for-profit organization, dedicated to a close interaction between clinical scientists dealing with bone, joint and muscle disorder, pharmaceutical industry developing new compounds in this field, regulators responsible for the registration of such drugs and health policy makers...

Handcare

Osteoarthritis is diagnosed only when both of these conditions are present: Joint cartilage is damaged Joints need healthy cartilage to work properly (see ARTHRITIS INFO No. 1 for more on what joints do). Even minor damage to the thin layers of cartilage that lubricate them can result in osteoarthritis. Bone structure changes As joint cartilage wears away, the bones it protects come into direct contact. Over time they become denser and change shape, causing severe pain, stiffness, and inflammation of the surrounding tissue.

IHaveArthritis.com

Welcome to the website. I created this website to help teach people about Osteoarthritis and explain what happens with the disease and what you can do about it. There are numerous resources on the site including easy to understand guides, how to save money on treatments, the most effective diets, and a great website solely focused on weight loss that will help you manage your disease.

Rheumatology.org

OA is a top cause of disability in older people. The goal of treatment in OA is to reduce pain and improve function. There is no cure for the disease, but some treatments attempt to slow disease progression.

CDC

The joints most commonly affected are the knees, hips, and those in the hands and spine. The specific causes of OA are unknown, but are believed to be a result of both mechanical and molecular events in the affected joint.

MayoClinic

Although osteoarthritis can damage any joint in your body, the disorder most commonly affects joints in your hands, knees, hips and spine.

MedicineNet

The National Institutes of Health studied glucosamine in the treatment of the pain of osteoarthritis. Their initial research demonstrated only a minor benefit in relieving pain for those with the most severe osteoarthritis, and in most patients, there was no benefit greater than that from placebo pills

MedlinePlus

Risk factors for osteoarthritis include • Being overweight • Getting older • Injuring a joint No single test can diagnose osteoarthritis

NHS

It is the most common type of arthritis in the UK. The severity of osteoarthritis symptoms can vary greatly from person to person, and between different affected joints. For some people, the symptoms may be mild and may come and go, whereas others can experience more continuous and severe problems. Almost any joint can be affected by osteoarthritis, but the condition most often causes problems in the knees, hips, and small joints of the hands.

OrthoInfo

Early, nonsurgical treatment can slow progression of osteoarthritis, increase motion, and improve strength. Most treatment programs combine lifestyle modifications, medication, and physical therapy.

Patient

•OA is one of the most common chronic diseases, with an estimated overall prevalence in the general adult population of 11% for hip OA and 24% for knee OA, respectively. •OA is age-related, with manifestations often not occurring until middle age.

Spine-Health

Of the several varieties of arthritis, the most common, the most frequently disabling, and often the most painful is osteo- (meaning bone) arthritis, mostly affecting the weight bearing joints (hips and knees) plus the hands, feet and spine.

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