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This is a new article from David Joyner, MD. He is an orthopedic surgeon with an emphasis in sports medicine, and former Chairman of the United States Olympic Committee’s Sports Medicine Committee.
And a valued member of our Power Plate team.
"Osteoarthritis (OA) is often described as a disease of “wear and tear,” but as an orthopedic surgeon, I increasingly think of it as a disease of lost mobility.
Cartilage damage certainly matters, but what changes patients’ lives is what follows: pain makes movement difficult, movement decreases, muscles weaken, balance declines, and everyday activities become progressively harder.
In many cases, it is this loss of mobility (as well as the OA itself) that threatens long-term independence.
For many older adults, OA pain creates a self-perpetuating cycle. Movement hurts, so activity is reduced.
Reduced activity leads to weaker muscles, less joint support, poorer balance, and declining physical capacity.
As function deteriorates, movement becomes even more difficult, reinforcing the cycle. Fear of pain, falling, or causing further joint damage often accelerates this process, contributing not only to worsening mobility but also to declining cardiovascular fitness, metabolic health, and overall quality of life.
For this reason, successful non-operative management of OA (keep reading)"
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