News tagged with knee joints

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Jellyfish protein helps regrow joint cartilage

Mucin, a protein extracted from Nomura's jellyfish, has proved highly effective in regrowing cartilage in joints, scientists in Japan claim.

Medicine & Health / Medical research

created Feb 07, 2009 | popularity 4.9 / 5 (11) | comments 0

Exercise no danger for joints

There is no good evidence supporting a harmful effect of exercise on joints in the setting of normal joints and regular exercise, according to a review of studies published in this month's issue of the Journal of Anatomy.

Medicine & Health / Health

created Jan 27, 2009 | popularity 4 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Greater quadriceps strength may benefit those with knee osteoarthritis

Studies on the influence of quadriceps strength on knee osteoarthritis (OA), one of the leading causes of disability among the elderly, have shown conflicting results. In some studies, decreased quadriceps strength is associated ...

Medicine & Health / Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

created Jan 13, 2009 | popularity 4 / 5 (1) | comments 0