Archive for the 'Knee Replacement' Category
Thursday, August 28th, 2008
Dr. Cathi Dennehy from the Department of Clinical Pharmacy at the University of California San Francisco has reviewed the evidence.
I was surprised by her assessment of black cohosh for menopausal symptoms.
Here’s a summary of her findings.
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Black/Blue Cohosh, Calcium, Chasteberry, Diet-Nutrition, Flavonoids (Soy), Folic Acid, Iron, Knee Replacement, L-arginine, Liver Disease, Lycopene, Magnesium, Menopause, PMS/Dysmenorrhea, Saw Palmetto, Selenium, Trans Fats, Vitamins, Zinc | Comments Off on Review of herbal medicines in gynecology
Friday, May 23rd, 2008
Researchers from The Great Western Hospital in the UK report that acupuncture achieved short-term improvement in function. (more…)
Acupuncture/ pressure, Knee Replacement, Osteoarthritis, Physiotherapy | Comments Off on Acupuncture in patients with severe knee osteoarthritis awaiting knee replacement
Wednesday, January 16th, 2008
Dr. Dan Rudin from Statin Island University Hospital in New York looked at past studies and concluded it’s a “safe and cost-effective measure not to be overlooked.” (more…)
Anxiety (Panic)/Depression, Art, Music, Dance, COPD, HIV/AIDS, Knee Replacement, Pain, Palliative/End of Life, Relaxation | Comments Off on Music therapy in gastrointestinal endoscopic procedures
Monday, November 5th, 2007
Following total knee replacement, patients must perform exercises several times a day. It’s a painful part of recovery.
Here’s an innovative application of music therapy developed by Dr. Thomas Ryan from Michigan State University to help motivate patients do their exercises.
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Art, Music, Dance, Exercise, Knee Replacement | Comments Off on Music-exercise video aids recovery from total knee replacement
Tuesday, October 2nd, 2007
A literature review reveals there are short-term benefits following elective primary total knee replacement (arthroplasty) for osteoarthritis. (more…)
Exercise, Knee Replacement, Osteoarthritis, Physiotherapy | Comments Off on Effectiveness of physical therapy exercise programs after knee replacement