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Natural Remedies For Knee Pain

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Two risk factors for knee pain are old age and a sedentary lifestyle. While knee pain are common among the elderly, it can also be acquired by young people whether athletes or couch potatoes. Knee pain can cause inconvenience so it is best that you know how to remedy this condition.

Staying active is the best way to prevent and cure knee pain. But be careful when choosing what activities you engage yourself in because too much exertion of the knee muscles and joints can make the pain become worse. Workout your knees in a regular basis but make sure not to over use them.

Target muscle groups particularly those that support the knee area. Strengthening these muscles will help in reducing the risk for knee injuries. For people who sit around all day in the office or at home, the usual problem is with the calves. Work these muscles out together with the hamstring and the quads as well.

Knee pain can be a result of obesity, so if you are heavy, burn some fats and lose weight to avoid damaging your knees. Even strong knee muscles can grow weak eventually after carrying a heavy load for a long time. Aim for a healthy weight through proper diet and moderate exercises.

Wearing improper footwear can prove harmful not only to your feet but to your knees as well. Women especially have a higher risk for knee pain as a result of improper footwear since most of them use high-heeled shoes. It’s okay to use high-heeled shoes from time to time but wearing them almost every day can be quite harmful even to the spinal column. So whatever activity you are engaging yourself in, make sure to wear cushioned shoes to prevent knee pains.

Knee pains are usually caused by inflammation. Get rid of inflammation by opting for more anti-inflammatory foods such as salmon that is rich in omega-3. Other foods in this category also include ginger, avocado, and berries. With regular exercise and a well-balanced diet, you can be sure to prevent and get rid of knee pain naturally.

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How To Get Rid Of Eczema At The Back Of Your Knees – Tips For Treating Knee Eczema

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Anyone who is suffering from knee eczema will try to find treatment. There are many ways in treating this kind of skin disease. Below are tips on how to treat knee eczema naturally and can be done at home.

1) Have proper hygiene. Have a habit of taking a bath regularly. It will help prevent outbreaks if you are always clean. Just dont stay too long in water and use warm water. Do not go for a bubble bath. It is highly recommended that you avoid shampoo, conditioners, soaps, or lotions that have scents and perfumes. Choose products which contain natural elements. After you bathe, make sure to apply creams and lotions and do not let your skin dry.

2) Drink plenty of water at least 10 to 12 glasses a day. This serves as your moisturizer inside your body. It will help you hydrated and improve your skin.

3) Take oatmeal baths. You just fill your bathtub with 2 to 3 cups of oatmeal which you can buy in the supermarket and then fill with warm water.

4) Have a healthy diet. Avoid foods that will help flare-up and outbreak of your knee eczema. For instance, not all fruits are good for persons who have eczema. Seeded fruits are not advisable for persons suffering from eczema.

5) Take natural supplements such as vitamin E, C and fish oil. Take note that you do not have to take all these supplements in one meal. Take it one at a time. Its like testing which works best for you.

6) Make an epsom salt wrap. Mix warm water and 2 to 3 cups of epsom salt in a basin. Immerse the gauze in the mixture for 5 to 10 minutes. Then wrap your knees with the immersed gauze for 30 minutes. Rinse thoroughly and dry your knees with a clean towel.

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Osteoarthritis in the knee and exercise.

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Exercise can play a vital role in managing osteoarthritis. People are often fearful of exercising the affected joint in case it causes further pain and damage yet this review of studies done on exercise programmes states  “People with OA should be reassured that it is unlikely to exacerbate their pain if performed using the appropriate methods and at the appropriate dose.”

Osteoarthritic symptoms are a normal response to what the joint is interpreting as an over stimulus, when the joint has settled down then exercise can be used to increase the joints capacity (however adherence of at least 3 months is needed).  In fact a Cochrane study in 2015 drew the following conclusion

“High-quality evidence indicates that land-based therapeutic exercise provides short-term benefit that is sustained for at least two to six months after cessation of formal treatment in terms of reduced knee pain, and moderate-quality evidence shows improvement in physical function among people with knee OA. The magnitude of the treatment effect would be considered moderate (immediate) to small (two to six months) but comparable with estimates reported for non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs”

Studies have shown that aerobic and resistance exercise of moderate intensity are safe and effective therapies for osteoarthritis,  but whilst any type of exercise maybe helpful targeting specific deficits seen in clients with knee osteoarthritis can effectively reduce pain.

Whilst there might be a fear of taxing the affected joint the only way to get muscle strength improvement is to overload the muscle group. Stronger muscles take the stress off the joints and help support unstable joints. There are methods of strength training that will ensure you gain muscle strength without stressing the affected joint.  In fact evidence has shown that incorporating strength training into an exercise programme decreased pain by 43% in osteoarthritic patients.

In any exercise programme it’s helpful to measure progression so the client can see the results of their effort, in osteoarthritis of the knee both maximal strength of muscles and strength endurance can be measured to show progression.  This in itself can provide motivation and self-management to the client.

Exercise is not a quick fix, adherence is the main predictor of long-term outcome from exercise in knee osteoarthritis therefore a important part of any programme will be promoting self- management. Each client is different but it could be an exercise programme they can do at home or, if a more social aspect is enjoyed, then classes in the community or local leisure centre.

The current ACSM guidelines for people with arthritis is cardiovascular work 30-60 minutes 5 days per week accompanied by resistance training with major muscle groups twice a week and flexibility activities. However if you are not currently active these are long term goals and you could start out slowly with 2-3 short sessions a day.  Arthritis Research UK has several exercise sheets  you may find useful.

I hope you have found this article informative.  If you do have osteoarthritis and are interested in an exercise programme to help then please email contact@wholelifefitness.co.uk. If you have any questions on this article please post a comment. By subscribing to this blog you will be informed of any new articles. You will not receive any spam email.

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Is the Robocop knee brace the new ‘must have’ for the treatment of knee osteoarthritis? The celebrities seem to think that it is …

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Recent media stories, a landmark study and the Autumn/Winter TV schedules highlight the Össur Unloader’s ability to offer pain relief, improve function and maintain a healthy lifestyle

Recent national news stories (London, UK – August, 2017) have drawn attention to the Unloader One knee brace from Össur – as a key aid in helping leading celebrities to continue with an active lifestyle, whether suffering from osteoarthritis or recovering from injury.

National treasure Ant McPartlin’s historic knee surgery and subsequent addiction to painkillers has been well documented, and the star has been photographed in several newspapers wearing the Unloader One as part of his recovery.

Sharron Davies, the television presenter and former competitive UK swimmer, has been wearing an Unloader One since 2012 and recently returned from filming Celebrity Island with Bear Grylls.

“Some of the tasks that I had to do recently on Celebrity Island with Bear Grylls involved long challenging walks. I wore my unloading brace to help prevent the painful swelling around my knee that can come from doing activities like walking,” said Sharron.

And last week, celebrity chef and Unloader One wearer Simon Rimmer was announced as a participant in the forthcoming series of Strictly Come Dancing, who used an Unloader as part of his recovery following microfracture surgery which led to chondral damage.

Numbers of knee surgeries are growing year on year – around 150,000 knee operations are conducted in the UK each year. The annual cost to the NHS for total knee replacement surgery is currently more than £400 million.

“The Unloader One has been proven to reduce the need for pain medication in patients with chronic knee pain and is available on the NHS,” said Emlyn Lewis, Managing Director Össur UK. “Using the product can empower people like Ant, Sharron and Simon to manage their pain biomechanically rather than through the use of pharmaceuticals, which can have negative side effects.”

The Unloader One is a lightweight, easy to use, non-surgical treatment option for the symptoms associated with osteoarthritis of the knee. Recent research demonstrates that Unloader One reduces pain, improves function and decreases the use of pain medication.

About Össur
Össur is a global leader in non-invasive orthopaedics that help people live a life without limitations. Its business is focused on improving people’s mobility through the delivery of innovative technologies within the fields of braces, supports and prosthetic limbs. A recognised “Technology Pioneer”, Össur invests significantly in research and product development; its award-winning designs ensuring a consistently strong position in the market. Successful patient and clinical outcomes are further empowered via Össur’s educational programs and business solutions. www.ossur.com

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What is the recovery time for knee realignment surgery?

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Like any type of surgery, it’s useful to know the recovery time so you can make any necessary changes or arrangements for your care. So, how long does it take to recover from knee realignment surgery? Find out more about what the procedure involves and how this affects recovery time from Prof Adrian Wilson, one of the Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeons specialising in knee realignment surgery at BMI The Hampshire Clinic.

What is knee realignment surgery?

An osteotomy (knee realignment surgery) is carried out to change weight-bearing away from the damaged part of the knee and is especially good in younger, more active patients. A knee realignment surgery can be carried out for several reasons; however, the most common is to take pressure off a damaged part of the knee to relieve pain. It will also help restore function of the knee without having to have the whole knee replaced.

What does a knee realignment surgery involve?

First, the limb is analysed with special x-rays, which are loaded into a software programme and this is used to plan to within a millimetre how much the bone needs to be opened or closed just below or less commonly above the knee.

Specially designed instruments are used to allow this procedure to be carried out quickly, accurately and safely. A precise cut is made in the bone and a wedge alters the angulation; the new position is then fixed with a plate and screws.

How long does it take to recover from surgery?

Like any operation, the recovery time for an osteotomy procedure varies, however some patients can fully bear the weight from day 1 and can usually get back to work by 4-6 weeks; patients undergoing a knee replacement, often go back to work between 6 and 12 weeks after surgery. You’ll have regular follow-up visits with your consultant to monitor your recovery.

Recovery time after knee realignment surgery can vary depending on a range of factors including:

  • Whether the surgery was closed wedge (removing bone) or open wedge (inserting bone)
  • Size and location of the wedge of bone that was either inserted or removed
  • The patient’s overall health and any complications during surgery

Professor Adrian Wilson:

Professor Wilson runs a bespoke research team that follows up all of his osteotomy patients, collection of both clinical information and patient reported outcome measures. It is from these results that they draw conclusions about their surgery and present their data.

What are the benefits of knee realignment?

A knee realignment procedure is joint preserving and can be highly successful. Osteotomy can be life changing for patients with both early wear and tear and bone on bone arthritis. With people living much longer and with a limited life expectancy of a joint replacement, we believe everything should be done to preserve the knee and knee function for as long as possible.

What is the success rate?

From personal results, 80% of patients with knee replacements are happy with the outcome. Our research has confirmed an overall patient satisfaction score of 8.5/10 on over 1000 patients. This is in line with other outcome studies.

You can find out more about knee realignment surgery, including risks and side effects in BMI Healthcare’s consultant Q&A with Professor Adrian Wilson. Alternatively you can find out more about joint pain and download their free guide here.

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