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Joint noises are common and often misunderstood. A physiotherapist explains why they happen and what they do, and do not, mean.
Hip pain can be a real worry, and many associate it with old age. But younger people get it too and only a minority of people with hip pain will need surgery.
Runners tend to have thicker cartilage in their knees – which cushions and protects the joint – compared to non-runners.
Both can cause joint pain and swelling. But their causes and treatments differ.
The more ours joints are used, the stronger the bones and muscles surrounding them become.
Isometric exercises are great for your heart, joints and physical function in daily life.
The ankle protection provided by high-top shoes may not be enough to reduce sprain risk significantly. In fact, this design may reduce athletic performance, and increase risk of ankle sprain for some.
Currently the best evidence for reducing the chances of re-spraining your ankle sprain comes down to two main things.
There is evidence glucosamine can provide relief in osteoarthritis patients, but not enough to support its use as a preventative.
Top contributors
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Senior Lecturer, Institute of Health and Wellbeing, Federation University Australia
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Physiotherapist and Research Fellow (hip and knee osteoarthritis), La Trobe University
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Senior Lecturer (Physiotherapy), RMIT University
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Senior Lecturer, Adelaide University
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Program Director for Podiatry, Adelaide University
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Lecturer in Exercise Physiology, University of East London
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Chair of Academic Clinical Orthopaedics, UCL
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Professor in Allied Health and Health Services Research, Adelaide University
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AIS Professor of Sports Medicine Research, University of Canberra
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Lecturer in Physiotherapy, Adelaide University
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Lecturer in Podiatry, Adelaide University
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Lecturer in Sports Therapy, University of East London
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Physiotherapist and Associate Professor, School of Allied Health, University of Limerick
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Professor of Clinical Epidemiology and Rheumatologist, Monash University
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NHMRC Emerging Leader Research Fellow, Institute of Musculoskeletal Health, University of Sydney