In September 2018 researchers from Iran and Australia published the results of their study to assess the anti-inflammatory and analgesic effects of a garlic supplement on levels of resistin and … Read more
Semi-custom insoles may be useful to reduce patellofemoral pain symptoms in recreational runners
In November 2018 researchers from the UK published the results of their study to assess the effect of using semi-custom insoles in recreational runners with patellofemoral pain. The kneecap (patella) … Read more
A higher dietary magnesium intake appears to reduce the risk of frailty in men, but not in women
In November 2017 researchers from the UK and Australia published the results of their study to assess whether higher dietary magnesium intake is associated with a lower risk of frailty. … Read more
A standard exercise programme which has additional Pilates-based exercises appears to be more effective at improving quality of life and balance than a standard exercise programme alone in individuals who have undergone total knee arthroplasty
In April 2017 researchers from Turkey published the results of their study to assess whether the addition of Pilates-based exercises to a standard exercise programme undertaken following a total knee … Read more
A soft knee brace reduces pain and improves knee instability enabling individuals with knee osteoarthritis to increase activity levels
In December 2017 researchers from The Netherlands and the UK assessed the effect of a soft knee brace on pain, level of activity, knee instability, and self-reported knee confidence in … Read more
A soft knee brace significantly improves knee instability in individuals with knee osteoarthritis
In June 2018 researchers from The Netherlands published the results of their study to assess the effect of a soft knee brace on knee instability in 38 individuals with knee … Read more
Iyengar yoga may improve malalignment of the lower extremities during walking and improves emotional wellbeing in adolescents with obesity
In July 2018 researchers from the USA published the results of their study to assess the benefits of yoga on gait, quality of life, physical activity and pain in adolescents … Read more