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… down. A joint is any place where two or more bones connect, like the knee, hip, wrist, … self-care. Self-care includes exercise and activity, staying at a healthy weight, putting … your joints by wearing the right shoes or by adding insoles to your shoes. Get support …
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… doctor before you start an exercise program. How to exercise if you have osteoarthritis … types of exercises that you can do to help keep your muscles strong and reduce joint pain … exercises would be best for you. And ask how to do strength exercises safely so you …
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… (hips, knees), or the spine. Duration of morning stiffness Morning stiffness usually lasts longer than 1 hour. Morning stiffness usually lasts less than 1 …
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… damaged cartilage to an area where there is more or healthier cartilage. In osteoarthritis … of the inner knee could also include adding a wedge of bone to the inner tibia, or adding or removing bone from the femur. …
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… develops gradually in response to repeated injury or stress). Bleeding inside the joint. … Deterioration or rupture of the tendons and ligaments around the joint, leading to loss of … Deterioration or rupture of the tendons and ligaments around the joint, leading to loss of …
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… a cream that you apply directly to your skin (topical analgesic). It has been found to … to capsaicin. The first time you use this topical cream, apply it to just a small area … a cream that you apply directly to your skin (topical analgesic). It has been found to …
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… thin towel or pillowcase between the ice and your skin. Try ice massage . Try alternating … may help if you have pain and stiffness in your hands or feet. It is especially useful before exercise. Your physiotherapist can teach you to use …
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Topic Overview When you find out that you have osteoarthritis , you may be scared and worried about how it may change your life, work, and relationships. It's hard to know how fast your arthritis may …
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Overview Using different types of exercise and activity may be best for arthritis. Talk to your doctor or physiotherapist about which exercises may be best for you and safest. You may need to change …
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Overview Surgery is more common on the larger joints, such as the hip and the knee. But if arthritis in the joints of the hands or feet is so bad that you can't do your daily tasks, surgery may help …