pagelet_content
Study: Mobile app aids recovery of elderly people with hip fractures and helps their caregivers
ActiveHip+ is a multidisciplinary intervention delivered through a mobile application. Designed as part of a European project led by UGR lecturer Patrocinio Ariza Vega, its purpose is to facilitate the recovery of elderly people who have suffered a hip fracture. It is also intended for use by informal caregivers, such as family members.
Osteoarthritis vs. Rheumatoid Arthritis: Key Differences
While they both fall under the "arthritis" umbrella and share certain similarities, these diseases have significant differences. Osteoarthritis is caused by the breakdown of cartilage that cushions your joints. Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease in which your immune system attacks your body's own tissues in the joints.
9 Home Remedies for Knee Pain
As you may be painfully aware, knee pain is very common. Global estimates suggest that more than 1 in 5 adults age 40 and over experience this type of joint problem...
What to expect during rehab after hip replacement
Hip replacement is a major, arduous elective surgery, and rehabilitation afterwards takes time, according to an expert from Johns Hopkins Medicine in Baltimore.
Supplements You May Be Considering for Osteoarthritis of the Knee
Some supplements may help relieve symptoms of knee osteoarthritis and increase joint mobility. These could include collagen, curcumin, and Boswellia serrata, among others.