Osteoarthritis: Finding the Ideal Environment, Healthcare, and Community Support
The best place to live with osteoarthritis is one offering a supportive climate, excellent healthcare, ample physical activity opportunities, and stro...
By Alex
Category: Joint Health
Browsing all articles filed under the "Joint Health" category.
Acromioclavicular Joint: Type, Anatomy, and Clinical Significance
The acromioclavicular (AC) joint is classified as a synovial plane (or gliding) joint, which connects the scapula to the clavicle and facilitates limi...
By Jordan
Osteoarthritis: First Remedies, Exercise, and Weight Management
The initial and most crucial remedy for osteoarthritis involves comprehensive lifestyle modifications, primarily focusing on regular exercise and effe...
By Jordan
Knee Movement During Walking: Anatomy, Gait Cycle, and Essential Functions
Knee movement during walking is a natural and vital component of the gait cycle, enabling efficient propulsion, shock absorption, balance, and energy ...
By Hart
Maximum Knee Extension: Understanding Full Straightening, Hyperextension, and Importance
Maximum knee extension is the complete straightening of the knee joint to its anatomical limit of 0 degrees, crucial for stability, efficient movement...
By Alex
Synovial Fluid: Its Functional Roles, Composition, and Importance for Joint Health
Synovial fluid is a viscous, non-Newtonian fluid found in synovial joints that provides lubrication, nutrient transport, waste removal, shock absorpti...
By Hart
Beighton Score: Assessment, Interpretation, and Clinical Applications
The Beighton score is a nine-point system used as a screening tool to assess generalized joint hypermobility, a condition where joints move beyond the...
By Hart
Trampoline Exercise: Benefits, Risks, and Safety for Bad Knees
Trampoline exercise can be a low-impact, beneficial option for "bad knees" by reducing joint stress and strengthening muscles, but requires ...
By Jordan
Gout Crepitus: Understanding the Sounds, Symptoms, and Management
Gout crepitus is a grinding sensation and sound in gout-affected joints, stemming from uric acid crystals and chronic joint damage, indicating underly...
By Jordan
