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exercise programs for knee osteoarthritis

3/29/2014

Optimal exercise programs for knee osteoarthritis should have one aim and focus on improving aerobic capacity, quadriceps muscle strength, or lower extremity performance. For best results, the program should be supervised and carried out 3 times a week. Such programs have a similar effect regardless of patient characteristics, including radiographic severity and baseline pain.
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24574223?dopt=Abstract&otool=icamculib

The Female Athlete Triad

3/26/2014

The Female Athlete Triad is a health concern for active women and girls who are driven to excel in sports. It involves three distinct and interrelated conditions.
http://www.acsm.org/docs/brochures/the-female-athlete-triad.pdf

Rotator Cuff Tear

3/25/2014

These results suggest that at one-year follow-up, operative treatment is no better than conservative treatment with regard to non-traumatic supraspinatus ( one of the four shoulder rotator cuff muscles ) tears, and that conservative treatment should be considered as the primary method of treatment for this condition.
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24395315?dopt=Abstract&otool=icamculib

Stigma

3/20/2014

Stigma refers to negative attitudes (prejudice) and negative behaviour (discrimination) toward people with substance use and mental health problems. http://www.camh.ca/en/hospital/health_information/a_z_mental_health_and
_addiction_information/stigma/Pages/stigma_brochure.aspx

Exercise Programs In Older People

3/18/2014

Exercise programs in older people are effective in improving depressive symptoms, quality of life and self-esteem. Development and efficient use of tailored exercise programs for elderly people is a prudent strategy.
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24602398?dopt=Abstract&otool=icamculib

Concussion Video

3/14/2014

Here is another video by Doc Mike Evans where he explains concussion and treatment. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zCCD52Pty4A

Neck Traction

3/13/2014

Adding mechanical traction to exercise for patients with cervical radiculopathy resulted in lower disability and pain, particularly at long-term follow-ups.
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24405257?dopt=Abstract&otool=icamculib

KW4 Health Link/Community Ward Project

3/11/2014

Five per cent of patients account for two-thirds of health care costs. These are most often patients with multiple, complex conditions. When the hospital, the family doctor, the long-term care home, community organizations and others work as a team, the patient receives better, more coordinated care. Providers will design a care plan for each patient and work together with patients and their families to ensure they receive the care they need. http://www.health.gov.on.ca/en/pro/programs/transformation/community.aspx

Benefits of a Walking Program

3/6/2014

A walking program successfully resulted in a favorable change in lipids and inflammatory markers. Patients in the evening walking group gained more benefits than those walking in the morning walking group.
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24201089?dopt=Abstract&otool=icamculib

glucosamine-chondroitin

3/3/2014

Allocation to the glucosamine-chondroitin combination resulted in a statistically significant reduction in joint space narrowing at 2 years. While all allocation groups demonstrated reduced knee pain over the study period, none of the treatment allocation groups demonstrated significant symptomatic benefit above placebo.
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24395557?dopt=Abstract&otool=icamculib