Researchers with the American College of Rheumatology say the use of a cane may help improve the condition of some who suffer from osteoarthritis. In a recent study, a group of men were asked to use a cane as often as they liked for eight weeks. Researches found that mechanical stresses in the knee and less pain could be reached. Read more about the study and its findings here.
« Research Center Dedicated to Arthritis | Main | Fish Oil's Benefit to Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients »
TrackBack
TrackBack URL for this entry:
http://www.typepad.com/services/trackback/6a011570bc5d57970b0120a677ea3e970c
Listed below are links to weblogs that reference The Benefits of a Cane:
Comments
You can follow this conversation by subscribing to the comment feed for this post.
Verify your Comment
Previewing your Comment
This is only a preview. Your comment has not yet been posted.
Your comment could not be posted. Error type:
Your comment has been posted. Post another comment
As a final step before posting your comment, enter the letters and numbers you see in the image below. This prevents automated programs from posting comments.
Having trouble reading this image? View an alternate.
Language/Idioma
- Choose One/Eligir Uno
Search
About
- Arthritis resources are available throughout Missouri. Whether you're a patient, family member or volunteer, this site will help you understand and locate those resources.
Contact Us
Podcasts
Radio Commercials
Videos
- Watch this for suggestions about which pages to visit on this website.
Dr. Wendell Bronson talks about why the MAOP is a good fit for many of his patients.
CEMRAC Leader, Amber Phelps, talks about the many ways participants can benefit from classes.
Class participant, Suzanne Pfeffer, explains why she's stayed with the Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program for a decade.
Orvie Prewitt went from participant to leader to program coordinator.
Margaret Lindsey discusses the many benefits of participating in physical activity and self-management classes.
Doris Fountain reveals the newest arthritis program, The Arthritis Toolkit.
Learn How CDSMP Works - If you are interested in learning more about a CDSMP workshop in Missouri, please contact your local Regional Arthritis Center or email us at moarthritis@gmail.com!
Osteoporosis Video
Testimonials
- Glenda Meachum-Cain, CDSM Program Coordinator
This interview highlights the implementation of the Chronic Disease Self Management Program statewide. - Kay Day, Arthritis Foundation Exercise Instructor
Discover why this participant decided to become an instructor. - Susan Lenger, COTA, Arthritis Foundation Exercise Instructor
One instructor shares how participants build confidence and friendships through physical activity. - Marian A. Minor, PT, PhD
Dr. Minor highlights the resources offered through the Regional Arthritis Centers. - Vickie Whitsitt, Area Agency on Aging
Vickie discusses the benefits of partnering with the Regional Arthritis Centers.
I wonder how much money was dumped into this study. Wow using a cane would help someone with arthritis. Do you think we are stupid or something?
If you are hurting you will find whatever you can in order to get around. If a cane helps you will use it. If a walker helps you will use it. It doesn't take a study to figure it out, it just takes a couple days of pain and one will figure out how to make it hurt less. How can I get some grant money like that? Where are the truly worthwhile studies that are working towards a cure, or replacing cartilege? That's where I want my money to go. I used to donate to the Arthritis Foundation but if they are doing studies like this, I will find a better place for my money.
Posted by: Cruser12 | June 02, 2010 at 03:34 PM