arthritis Archives - Athletico Better for every body. Wed, 02 Jul 2025 13:05:27 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0.2 3 Reason to See a PT When You’re Not Injured https://www.athletico.com/2020/10/21/3-reason-to-see-a-pt-when-youre-not-injured/ https://www.athletico.com/2020/10/21/3-reason-to-see-a-pt-when-youre-not-injured/#comments Wed, 21 Oct 2020 12:30:19 +0000 https://www.athletico.com/?p=62940 For most people, physical therapy is only considered after an injury or surgical procedure. Unlike medical doctors, dentists and eye...

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]]> https://www.athletico.com/2020/04/08/why-is-my-thumb-sore/feed/ 5 Do knee braces or sleeves work for knee osteoarthritis? https://www.athletico.com/2016/02/19/do-knee-braces-or-sleeves-work-for-knee-osteoarthritis/ https://www.athletico.com/2016/02/19/do-knee-braces-or-sleeves-work-for-knee-osteoarthritis/#comments Fri, 19 Feb 2016 15:03:05 +0000 http://www.athletico.com/?p=26948 Knee osteoarthritis (breakdown of articular cartilage along the joint surfaces) is rampant in the aging population. Some statistics show nearly...

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]]> https://www.athletico.com/2016/02/19/do-knee-braces-or-sleeves-work-for-knee-osteoarthritis/feed/ 1 Hip and Knee Joint Replacements: Common Questions Answered https://www.athletico.com/2016/02/15/hip-and-knee-joint-replacements-common-questions-answered/ https://www.athletico.com/2016/02/15/hip-and-knee-joint-replacements-common-questions-answered/#comments Mon, 15 Feb 2016 20:20:06 +0000 http://www.athletico.com/?p=26847 Replacements of the Hip and Knee are perhaps the most common joint replacements seen in our society. There are many...

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]]> https://www.athletico.com/2015/05/21/arthritis/feed/ 1 Knee Replacement Surgery: What to Expect https://www.athletico.com/2013/09/03/knee-replacement-surgery-what-to-expect/ https://www.athletico.com/2013/09/03/knee-replacement-surgery-what-to-expect/#comments Tue, 03 Sep 2013 18:58:19 +0000 http://www.athletico.com/?p=9434 Knee replacements are one of the most common orthopedic surgeries performed today. It is used as a treatment for end...

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]]> https://www.athletico.com/2013/09/03/knee-replacement-surgery-what-to-expect/feed/ 9 Home Safety Tips for Arthritis Sufferers https://www.athletico.com/2013/05/21/home-safety-tips-for-arthritis-sufferers/ https://www.athletico.com/2013/05/21/home-safety-tips-for-arthritis-sufferers/#respond Tue, 21 May 2013 19:30:18 +0000 http://www.athletico.com/?p=8463 May is National Arthritis Awareness Month. Millions of Americans are affected by the symptoms of arthritis everyday. Arthritis can lead...

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]]> https://www.athletico.com/2013/05/21/home-safety-tips-for-arthritis-sufferers/feed/ 0 If My Arthritis is Not Reversible, Why Should I See a Physical Therapist? https://www.athletico.com/2013/05/06/if-my-hip-arthritis-or-knee-arthritis-is-not-reversible-why-should-i-see-a-physical-therapist/ https://www.athletico.com/2013/05/06/if-my-hip-arthritis-or-knee-arthritis-is-not-reversible-why-should-i-see-a-physical-therapist/#comments Mon, 06 May 2013 15:00:05 +0000 http://www.athletico.com/?p=8120 As a physical therapist I often hear people make the statement “My knee hurts today, but it always does; I...

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]]> https://www.athletico.com/2012/11/28/vitamin-d-deficiency-a-surprisingly-common-problem/feed/ 2 Benefits of Aquatic Therapy for the Arthritic Patient https://www.athletico.com/2012/06/26/benefits-of-aquatic-therapy-for-the-arthritic-patient/ https://www.athletico.com/2012/06/26/benefits-of-aquatic-therapy-for-the-arthritic-patient/#comments Tue, 26 Jun 2012 15:00:19 +0000 http://www.athletico.com/blog/?p=1896 Editor’s Note: Today’s post is written by Jennifer Schachner, PT, DPT. With summer officially here and the beautiful and unseasonably...

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