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7-11 Twelve Things to Help with Knee Pain, Loss of Range of Motion, and Osteoarthritis

In the June issue of The Burnham Review comes the medical research to support the use of a dozen different kinds of Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) for knee problems. The following are treatments and techniques to improve function and decrease pain or stiffness in people with osteoarthritis.....Buy This Issue Today.

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Highlighted References

1. Brinkhaus, B., J. M. Wilkens, et al. (2006). "Homeopathic arnica therapy in patients receiving knee surgery: results of three randomised double-blind trials." Complement Ther Med 14(4): 237-46.

2. Cymet, T. C. and V. Sinkov (2006). "Does long-distance running cause osteoarthritis?" J Am Osteopath Assoc 106(6): 342-5./ai_n8592733

3. Holt, J. (2004). "Manual Therapy and Athletic Injury Rehabilitation: Benefits of a Class of Therapy." The Sport Supplement, A Supplement of the Sports Journal Volume 12, Number 3: Summer (from www.thesportjournal.org/sport-supplement/vol12no3/03manual_therapy.asp

4. Upton, M. L., F. Guilak, et al. (2006). "Finite element modeling predictions of region-specific cell-matrix mechanics in the meniscus." Biomech Model Mechanobiol 5(2-3): 140-9.

General References

1. CDC (www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/publications/aag/arthritis.htm)

2. Rubin, B. R. (2005). "Management of osteoarthritic knee pain." J Am Osteopath Assoc 105(9 Suppl 4): S23-8.

3. Hinman, R. S., S. E. Heywood, et al. (2007). "Aquatic physical therapy for hip and knee osteoarthritis: results of a single-blind randomized controlled trial." Phys Ther 87(1): 32-43.

4. Perlman, A. I., A. Sabina, et al. (2006). "Massage therapy for osteoarthritis of the knee: a randomized controlled trial." Arch Intern Med 166(22): 2533-8.

5. Lunn, Laurie (2003). Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction: A Clinical Profile. www.CenterIMT.com.

6. Crowell, T. (2005). "The relationship between bone bruises and lymphedema after fracture: a case study." Townsend Letter for Doctors and Patients Jan (www.findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m0ISW/is_258/ai_n8592733).

7. Deyle, G. D., S. C. Allison, et al. (2005). "Physical therapy treatment effectiveness for osteoarthritis of the knee: a randomized comparison of supervised clinical exercise and manual therapy procedures versus a home exercise program." Phys Ther 85(12): 1301-17.

8. Deyle, G. D., N. E. Henderson, et al. (2000). "Effectiveness of manual physical therapy and exercise in osteoarthritis of the knee. A randomized, controlled trial." Ann Intern Med 132(3):173-81.

9. van den Dolder, P. and D. Roberts (2006). "Six sessions of manual therapy increase knee flexion and improve activity in people with anterior knee pain: a randomised controlled trial." Aust J Physiother 52(4): 261-4.

10. Berman, B. M., L. Lao, et al. (2004). "Effectiveness of acupuncture as adjunctive therapy in osteoarthritis of the knee: a randomized, controlled trial." Ann Intern Med 141(12): 901-10.

11. White, A., N. E. Foster, et al. (2007). "Acupuncture treatment for chronic knee pain: a systematic review." Rheumatology (Oxford) 46(3): 384-90.

12.Petterson, S. and L. Snyder-Mackler (2006). "The use of neuromuscular electrical stimulation to improve activation deficits in a patient with chronic quadriceps strength impairments following total knee arthroplasty."J Orthop Sports PhysTher36(9): 678-85.

13. Jan, M. H., H. M. Chai, et al. (2006). "Effects of repetitive shortwave diathermy for reducing synovitis in patients with knee osteoarthritis: an ultrasonographic study." Phys Ther 86(2): 236-44.

14. Wolsko, P. M., D. M. Eisenberg, et al. (2004). "Double-blind placebo-controlled trial of static magnets for the treatment of osteoarthritis of the knee: results of a pilot study." Altern Ther Health Med 10(2): 36-43.

15. Kolasinski, S. L., M. Garfinkel, et al. (2005). "Iyengar yoga for treating symptoms of osteoarthritis of the knees: a pilot study." J Altern Complement Med 11(4): 689-93.

16. Reeves, K. D. and K. M. Hassanein (2003). "Long-term effects of dextrose prolotherapy for anterior cruciate ligament laxity." Altern Ther Health Med 9(3): 58-62.

17. Chopra, A., P. Lavin, et al. (2004). "A 32-Week Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Clinical Evaluation of RA-11, an Ayurvedic Drug, on Osteoarthritis of the Knees." J Clin Rheumatol 10(5): 236-245.

18. Singh, B. B., L. C. Mishra, et al. (2003). "The effectiveness of Commiphora mukul for osteoarthritis of the knee: an outcomes study." Altern Ther Health Med 9(3): 74-9.

19. Bierma-Zeinstra, S. M. and B. W. Koes (2007). "Risk factors and prognostic factors of hip and knee osteoarthritis." Nat Clin Pract Rheumatol 3(2): 78-85.\

20. Tangtrakulwanich, B., A. F. Geater, et al. (2006). "Prevalence, patterns, and risk factors of knee osteoarthritis in Thai monks." J Orthop Sci 11(5): 439-45.

21. Jensen, C. L., S. Jacobsen, et al. (2005). "[Risk factors for osteoarthritis of the knee: current status]." Ugeskr Laeger 167(40): 3768-71.

22. Mazzuca, S. A., K. D. Brandt, et al. (2006). "Risk factors for progression of tibiofemoral osteoarthritis: an analysis based on fluoroscopically standardised knee radiography." Ann Rheum Dis 65(4): 515-9.

23. Teichtahl, A. J., A. E. Wluka, et al. (2005). "Obesity and the female sex, risk factors for knee osteoarthritis that may be attributable to systemic or local leptin biosynthesis and its cellular effects." Med Hypotheses 65(2): 312-5.
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