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Lead Stories: Sunday, November 23, 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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“Walking on balls” therapy from Israel alleviates knee pain from osteoarthritis

Posted April 30th, 2007 at 10:38 AM by Hariz Siddiqui

Section: Health & Fitness, Injury & Rehab

For two decades, Yael Duvdevany suffered terrible knee and joint problems. The retired nurse from Mount Sinai Hospital in New York was diagnosed with osteoarthritis, a chronic disease that causes the cushioning (cartilage) between the bone joints to wear away, leading to pain and stiffness. It can also cause new pieces of bone, called bone spurs, to grow around the joints …

But over the last year, Duvdevany has experienced a physical rebirth and today can go for long walks and even two-hour workouts without feeling knee pain. She credits a unique walking system invented by two Israeli physicians specializing in orthopedic rehabilitation for her new condition.

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Can olive oil ease joint pains?

Posted January 9th, 2007 at 8:00 AM by Hariz Siddiqui

Section: Nutrition, Healthy Eating, Health & Fitness, Injury & Rehab

A diet loaded with cooked vegetables and olive oil helps reduce the pain, swelling and discomfort of rheumatoid arthritis, according to a study from Harvard School of Public Health.

Before this study, there was no really good evidence that diet had anything to do with the course of rheumatoid arthritis. One popular misconception is that the nightshade vegetables, which include potatoes, tomatoes, eggplants and peppers can make arthritis pain worse; there is no scientific support for this theory.
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