Tag Archives: Osteoarthritis

Glucosamine: What Is It And What Does It Do?

Glucosamine Sulphate: What Is It & What Does It Do?

What Is Glucosamine Sulphate? Glucosamine sulphate and chondroitin sulfate are natural substances found in and around our body’s cartilage cells and therefore considered important substances with regard to our joints. Glucoasmine is an amino sugar that the body produces and distributes in cartilage and other connective tissue. Glucosamine sulfate is a chemical found in the… Read More >

Water And Your Joints

Water And Your Joints

An Often Over Looked Importance Of Water Water is the most important nutrient for the human body by a long way, next to oxygen, our body needs water in order to survive. The human body can last weeks without food, but only days without water. Seeing as our bodies can’t store water we need access… Read More >

Fish Oil And Arthritis

Fish Oil And Arthritis

What Is It About Fish Oil That Makes It Special? In Australia fish oil is one of the most commonly consumed supplements on the market and research suggests that taking fish oil can reduce inflammation and the morning stiffness associated with inflammatory arthritic conditions. Arthritic conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, psoriatic arthritis, lupus… Read More >

Creaky Knees Are Not Always A Sign Of Osteoarthritis

Creaky Knees Are Not Always A Sign Of Osteoarthritis

Creaky Knees Is Medically Known As Audible Crepitus Almost daily in our Randwick and Sydney CBD physio practices I would have patients coming to me expressing concern around having noticed they have creaky knees. Frequently, these patients will be complaining that their knees are making sounds when performing squatting or bending movements, or when going… Read More >

Got A Stiff Big Toe? It Could Be Stiff Hallux Rigidus

Got A Stiff Big Toe? It Could Be Stiff Hallux Rigidus

A Stiff Big Toe Is A Big Deal The big toe joint anatomically known as the 1st metatarsophalangeal joint is the most common site of arthritis in the foot. The big toe joint is crucial when moving seeing as with every step taken the metatarsophalangeal (MTP) joint has to bend and if you develop a… Read More >

Weight Loss And Knee Pain

Knee Pain And Weight Loss

Carrying Extra Body Fat Increases The Risk Of Developing Knee Problems Carrying extra body weight puts individuals at a greater risk of experiencing knee pain for a number of reasons. Some of the possible reasons involved in the relationship between knee complaints and obesity include: The increased pressure placed on the articular knee cartilage and… Read More >

Knee Osteoarthritis: Not Just For The Grey Nomads

Knee Osteoarthritis: Not Just For The Grey Nomads

What Is Knee Osteoarthritis? Osteoarthritis (OA) is often referred to as a “wear and tear” arthritis. Knee osteoarthritis is a condition where your articular knee cartilage (the natural cushioning between joints) wears away. The knee is one of the most commonly affected areas with regard to osteoarthritis and can result in pain, swelling, stiffness, and… Read More >