Being diagnosed with knee OA can be a scary time and being unsure to what extent it will impact your everyday life. Whilst it is a painful and life-altering condition, it certainly can be managed with the right plan of action
Stress is a continuous struggle we experience and can affect our everyday lives. In the short-term it can make you alert and proactive, but in the long-term chronic stress can have a negative impact on your health.
Cardiovascular and metabolic diseases constitute high-risk factors for knee joint damage. Diabetes is a condition that can have negative effects on your body, especially when combined with osteoarthritis.
Smoking is perhaps the number one habit that severely impacts the progression of knee osteoarthritis. This blog summarises the current clinical findings, and includes tips and actionable tools to quit smoking.
Whether you exercise from home or subscribe to a gym, aerobic equipment is one of the most effective ways to activate your leg muscles without putting too much pressure through the knee.
Osteoarthritis can surely wreak havoc in your knees if not treated timely. However, long term effects of knee osteoarthritis can be sneakier than you think.
Chronic pain is more common than we think. A 2016 study showed that more than one-third of the UK’s population suffered from some form of chronic pain.
It’s that time of the year. Let’s face it; we all dread writing down 50 unrealistic New Year’s Resolutions only to end up committing to 5. However, making habits is the key to cultivating a healthy routine.
Looking after your Mental Health whilst Living with Chronic Pain
Suffering with chronic pain, like the pain you experience with knee OA, can create an even bigger strain on your mental health.
Diagnosed With Knee Osteoarthritis: What are the next steps?
Being diagnosed with knee OA can be a scary time and being unsure to what extent it will impact your everyday life. Whilst it is a painful and life-altering condition, it certainly can be managed with the right plan of action
Effects of Chronic Stress on Knee Osteoarthritis
Stress is a continuous struggle we experience and can affect our everyday lives. In the short-term it can make you alert and proactive, but in the long-term chronic stress can have a negative impact on your health.
Knee OA and Diabetes: Risk Factors
Cardiovascular and metabolic diseases constitute high-risk factors for knee joint damage. Diabetes is a condition that can have negative effects on your body, especially when combined with osteoarthritis.
How Can Smoking Affect My Knee Osteoarthritis?
Smoking is perhaps the number one habit that severely impacts the progression of knee osteoarthritis. This blog summarises the current clinical findings, and includes tips and actionable tools to quit smoking.
Best Exercise Equipment for Knee Osteoarthritis
Whether you exercise from home or subscribe to a gym, aerobic equipment is one of the most effective ways to activate your leg muscles without putting too much pressure through the knee.
Osteoarthritis and Cardiovascular Health
Osteoarthritis can surely wreak havoc in your knees if not treated timely. However, long term effects of knee osteoarthritis can be sneakier than you think.
Managing Chronic Pain in Knee Osteoarthritis
Chronic pain is more common than we think. A 2016 study showed that more than one-third of the UK’s population suffered from some form of chronic pain.
New Habits for the New Year: How to Stick to a Healthy Routine
It’s that time of the year. Let’s face it; we all dread writing down 50 unrealistic New Year’s Resolutions only to end up committing to 5. However, making habits is the key to cultivating a healthy routine.
The Fundamentals of how a Knee Support Works
Products that help to protect and support the knee following injury and to prevent further damage are widely available.