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Lead Stories: Saturday, November 22, 2008

A Guide to Life With Knee Pain

Posted November 17th, 2007 at 10:00 AM by Jamal Walker

Section: Health & Fitness, Injury & Rehab

Knee pain sufferers, especially those with osteoarthritis of the knee (OAK), experienced dramatic life changes including the ability to work, exercise and stay in their homes, according to a recent survey conducted by the makers of Synvisc. More than 20 million Americans are estimated to have osteoarthritis, and more than 10 million suffer from OAK, making it the most common form of arthritis in the United States.

Dr. Nicholas DiNubile, an orthopedic surgeon and author of “FrameWork – Your 7 Step Program for Healthy Muscles, Bones and Joints,” offers these preventative tips for maintaining healthy knees:

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Lifting Weights Can Also Make Your Bones Stronger

Posted October 29th, 2006 at 7:00 AM by Hariz Siddiqui

Section: Health & Fitness, Exercise

An interesting study from the University of British Columbia shows that lifting weights strengthens the bones of women in their late sixties.

The women were asked to use several weight machines three times a week for one year. At the end of that year, the women gained a tremendous amount of muscle strength, and they also had denser bones.

If a woman lives long enough, she will certainly develop osteoporosis which can shorten her life. This study shows that it is never too late to strengthen bones. Read the rest of this entry »

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