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Does the Weather Really Affect Your Joints?

Posted on October 23, 2024 by Tara Hackney, PT, DPT, OCS, KTTP

  “My knees say there is rain coming,” and “Ever since my surgery, I can tell when the weather is...
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5 Myths About Arthritis And What Physical Therapists Want You To Know

Posted on June 2, 2023 by Zachary Vandenberg, DPT

Arthritis is very common in the United States. In fact, research studies report that about 18-25% Americans have a diagnosis...
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Motion Is Lotion: How To Stay Moving When Living With Osteoarthritis

Posted on April 12, 2023 by Brian Whittington, PT, DPT, CMTPT

Arthritis affects 24% of American adults, is the leading cause of work disability1, and accounts for approximately $303 billion of...
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What’s The Difference between Osteo and Rheumatoid Arthritis?

Posted on April 9, 2021 by Shelia M. Tenny, OTR/L, CHT

Arthritis is a common condition of the joints, which leads to pain, stiffness, swelling, and inflammation due to changing joint...
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Get a Grip on Fall: Joint Protection Tips for Your Hands

Posted on November 23, 2020 by Athletico

Co-author: Sofia Monarrez Fall season is here! Sweater weather, crisp and chilly mornings, colorful foliage, and pumpkin flavored everything are...
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Why Is My Thumb Sore?

Posted on April 8, 2020 by Shelia M. Tenny, OTR/L, CHT

If you are in your fourth or fifth decade of life, or beyond, and have begun experiencing pain in the...
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7 Arthritis Tips for Winter Weather

Posted on December 23, 2019 by Athletico

Changes in the weather often create noticeable joint changes for individuals with osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. Studies show that lower...
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4 Ways Physical Therapy Can Help Those Who Suffer From Osteoarthritis

Posted on May 21, 2018 by Athletico

Osteoarthritis (OA) can have a major impact on essential and functional activities of daily living. It can reduce or hinder...
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