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Those with arthritis can gain the most from a moderate mixture of exercise, including non-weight bearing aerobic exercise such as walking, biking and swimming. In fact, a report published online in Arthritis Care & Research showed that patients with knee osteoarthritis (OA) can decrease their likelihood of developing functional limitations by walking more. The study showed that those who walked an additional 1,000 steps per day lowered their risk for further joint deterioration from arthritis by 16 percent. Those who walked a total of 5,000 to 7,499 steps daily cut their risk by half.

Osteoarthritis Treatment May Halt and Reverse Knee Injuries Knee injuries are painful, debilitating and extremely common. A sudden twist of the knee can tear the cartilage that cushions and stabilizes the joint. Knee injuries often predict the development of osteoarthritis. A new treatment might change and reverse the damage.

Hmm....Lonzo Ball of the Lakers' used PRP to get back on the court earlier, just imagine what PRP (Hemocyte Tissue Autograft) could do to your knees which don't have as much damage. Give us a call today and get back to ACTIVE! 8168674140

Lakers' Ball had PRP shot; off court for 1 month Lonzo Ball said he was only able to resume basketball-related activities last week after undergoing a platelet-rich plasma shot to treat and strengthen his left knee.

We have patients ask us all the time "What is the difference between Rheumatoid Arthritis and Osteoarthritis" This article helps explain the differences between the autoimmune disease and the bone disease.

Types of Arthritis: Rheumatoid Arthritis vs. Osteoarthritis When looking at rheumatoid arthritis vs osteoarthritis symptoms are often easily confused. The two disease have different causes, diagnoses, and treatments.