Knees are brilliantly designed and amazingly functional. Why are the knees so vulnerable to injury? There’s a fantastic article on Runner’s World about the design of the knee and its inherent vulnerabilities. It discusses the pounding our knees take every day, especially in runners or other athletes. Here’s a small portion of the article: I
Our very own Dr. Greg Carroll was recently featured on GetFit Radio. He describes the causes of knee pain and the range of non-surgical treatments available at Reflex Clinic. It’s a great show, so be sure to listen. You can also get the file here: http://getfitnow.cascadiaaudio.com/getfitnow182.mp3 Call us to set up your free knee
After one of Reflex’s patients completed a marathon this spring, I decided to sign up for the Portland Marathon. As my training progresses, I’ll give regular updates. I encourage everyone to sign up for some organized athletic event this summer. It’s a great time of year to get out on the trails, track, or
The Reflex team recently participated in a teleconference with orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Jeffrey Kauffman, who has been a principle investigator in multiple clinical research trials on chronic knee pain and osteoarthritis. The Reflex team recently participated in a teleconference with orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Jeffrey Kauffman, who has been a principle investigator in multiple clinical research
As an avid runner and a physician that treats knee pain, I am often asked about the long term effects of running on knees. Several research studies have looked at the effects of long term moderate running activities on degenerative knee arthritis. As an avid runner and a physician that treats knee pain, I am often asked about
There is a common myth that the only treatment options for arthritis of the knee are Tylenol, Ibuprofen, steroid injections, or surgery. Amazingly, few people are aware of the many effective non-surgical treatments available for osteoarthritis in the knees There is a common myth that the only treatment options for arthritis of the knee are Tylenol, Ibuprofen, steroid injections, or
A recent article in Arthritis Today, suggests that regular yoga may also reduce body wide inflammation – the driving force behind many conditions, including arthritis, heart disease and type-2 diabetes. A recent article in Arthritis Today, suggests that regular yoga may also reduce body wide inflammation – the driving force behind many conditions, including arthritis, heart
Some people say the ancient therapy of acupuncture really works to relieve pain – now research backs them up It’s been about 2,000 years in the making, but acupuncture may now be propelled into the mainstream. New research shows that the two most common forms of arthritis – rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis – are
What you should know before walking to Ease Osteoarthritis Pain Starting a walking program isn’t that difficult, but there are several steps that anyone should follow before hitting the road for the first time. First, check in with a doctor or physical therapist who can assess your levels of strength, flexibility and pain. For
An Arthritis Foundation-funded study shows obesity increases the risk of advanced knee osteoarthritis. If you have knee osteoarthritis and could stand to lose weight, a new study, which was presented this week at the 2008 American College of Rheumatology Annual Scientific Meeting in San Francisco, gives you more reason to start a weight-loss program sooner
