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Minimally Invasive Surgery (MIS) of the Hip: Does Length of Scar Matter?

Posted on April 30, 2008 by Arun Shanbhag

If you are a candidate for a total hip replacement (THR), then you likely have severe osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, or avascular necrosis. The primary goal of THR is to predictably relieve pain, and to restore hip function, thus allowing you to go about your activities of daily living. In osteoarthritis, the cartilage covering the head [...]

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Knee Exercises: Stationary Lunge

Posted on April 27, 2008 by Arun Shanbhag

Continuing exercises to strengthen the knees. Certified trainer, Janet Livingston from the Clubs at Charles River Park, demonstrates the Stationary Lunge. You can perform this exercise at home or in the office. This exercise is more challenging, so please do it slowly and carefully Stationary Lunge Take a step forward. Make sure that your hips [...]

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Knee Exercises: Chair Squats

Posted on April 27, 2008 by Arun Shanbhag

If you have arthritis, strengthening surrounding muscles can control movements of the knee, unload the knee joint and reduce pain. Here, Certified Trainer Janet Livingston from the Clubs at Charles River Park, demonstrates an exercise that you can perform at home to strengthen your knees and ultimately move in a pain-free manner. Chair Squats Use [...]

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