osteoarthrosis
Nov 10th 2013, 1:36 pm
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osteoarthrosis
Just discovered that i have osteoarthrosis at the grand old age of 44 !
Jumping out of helicopters with your weight in kit doesnt do your hips and knees much good !!
Anyone had any (successful) treatment ?
Jumping out of helicopters with your weight in kit doesnt do your hips and knees much good !!
Anyone had any (successful) treatment ?
Nov 10th 2013, 1:45 pm
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Re: osteoarthrosis
Originally Posted by UKCityGent
Just discovered that i have osteoarthrosis at the grand old age of 44 !
Jumping out of helicopters with your weight in kit doesnt do your hips and knees much good !!
Anyone had any (successful) treatment ?
Jumping out of helicopters with your weight in kit doesnt do your hips and knees much good !!
Anyone had any (successful) treatment ?
A rub-in cream or gel, like Biofreeze or similar, is a great relief but is only short-lasting.........
Warning: after using Biofreeze, wash your hands thoroughly - do NOT go for a pee without doing this.............
Nov 10th 2013, 2:00 pm
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Re: osteoarthrosis
Fish oil, huge amounts of fish oil
Nov 10th 2013, 2:01 pm
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Re: osteoarthrosis
Originally Posted by The Dean
Physiotherapy, followed by physiotherapy. After all that, you might care to try physiotherapy. There are also a few exercises you can do to keep the joints supple and loose, but to learn what they are, you need a physiotherapist........
A rub-in cream or gel, like Biofreeze or similar, is a great relief but is only short-lasting.........
Warning: after using Biofreeze, wash your hands thoroughly - do NOT go for a pee without doing this.............
A rub-in cream or gel, like Biofreeze or similar, is a great relief but is only short-lasting.........
Warning: after using Biofreeze, wash your hands thoroughly - do NOT go for a pee without doing this.............
Nov 10th 2013, 2:06 pm
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Re: osteoarthrosis
Leave the jumping out of helicopters to the young braves. Join the elders in a desk job.
Nov 10th 2013, 4:40 pm
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Re: osteoarthrosis
Originally Posted by The Dean
Physiotherapy, followed by physiotherapy. After all that, you might care to try physiotherapy. There are also a few exercises you can do to keep the joints supple and loose, but to learn what they are, you need a physiotherapist........
A rub-in cream or gel, like Biofreeze or similar, is a great relief but is only short-lasting.........
Warning: after using Biofreeze, wash your hands thoroughly - do NOT go for a pee without doing this.............
A rub-in cream or gel, like Biofreeze or similar, is a great relief but is only short-lasting.........
Warning: after using Biofreeze, wash your hands thoroughly - do NOT go for a pee without doing this.............
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Nov 10th 2013, 4:43 pm
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Re: osteoarthrosis
If it's knees - you might look at micro fracture techniques... (disclaimer - I'm not a doctor)
Nov 10th 2013, 9:24 pm
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Re: osteoarthrosis
Keep active! Swimming is a good option because you get a cardio work out as well as muscle toning but without putting too much strain on your joints. Cycling is also a good one because it works your CV fitness but, again, is non weight bearing so wont put too much shock on your hips or knees like running does.
Here are the exercise guidelines from the ACSM for people with OA if you are interested. Skip to page three for exact recommendations:
http://exerciserx.cheu.gov.hk/files/...anbook_ch9.pdf
Here are the exercise guidelines from the ACSM for people with OA if you are interested. Skip to page three for exact recommendations:
http://exerciserx.cheu.gov.hk/files/...anbook_ch9.pdf
Nov 11th 2013, 6:03 am
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Re: osteoarthrosis
Thanks for the tips - the quacks have recommended some painkillers and inflamination tabs.
Nov 11th 2013, 6:21 am
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Re: osteoarthrosis
Is rowing considered beneficial? I have some minor knee joint issues and some lower back wear that I am told are both helped by plenty of the bending and forward/backward type movements found in rowing.
Nov 11th 2013, 8:51 am
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Re: osteoarthrosis
Originally Posted by martinbkk
Is rowing considered beneficial? I have some minor knee joint issues and some lower back wear that I am told are both helped by plenty of the bending and forward/backward type movements found in rowing.
Nov 11th 2013, 10:22 am
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Re: osteoarthrosis
I prefer assisted so maybe I'm not getting the most out of it 
