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Knee Surgeon Sydney Nigel Hope on 2GB https://www.nigelhope.com.au A Prof Nigel Hope on Sydney’s top rating radio station 2GB talks about the effect of weight on Knee and hip joints.

A/Prof Nigel Hope was interviewed by online health + wellness newsletter, WYZA.

Read the story featuring A/Prof Hope’s interview, titled, ‘Most common injuries when exercising and how to avoid them’ here.

Most common injuries when exercising and how to avoid them – WYZA online newsletter – September 25, 2016 Most common injuries when exercising and how to avoid them – WYZA online newsletter – September 25, 2016 A/Prof Nigel Hope was interviewed by online health + wellness newsletter, WYZA. Read the story featuring A/Prof Hope’s interview, titled, ‘Most common injuries when exercising and how to avoid th...

A/Prof Hope will deliver a presentation for and osteoporosis NSW today, at 11am in Hornsby Library.

In a great video from Arthritis Australia & Rheumatology Association, Rheumatoid Arthritis Champions made a video sharing personal stories of how they refuse to let their disease get the better of them.

Women's Insights into Rheumatoid Arthritis Arthritis is a very common condition in Australia affecting people of all ages and from all walks of life. Its symptoms often have a big impact on the daily lives of people, and although arthritis can be difficult to live with, there are many simple measures that can help anyone manage their symptom…

If you wish to book an appointment to see A/Prof Hope, you may see him either at the Sydney Adventist Hospital (SAN) Clinic or in his CBD rooms. Find out more here: http://www.nigelhope.com.au/faqs/

FAQs FAQs Frequently Asked Questions Contacting Us How do I make an appointment? See more Associate Professor Hope sees patients in both the Sydney Adventist Hospital (San) Clinic and in his Sydney CBD rooms. He performs the majority of his surgical work at Sydney Adventist Hospital, where his primary fo…

Did you know childhood arthritis is as common as childhood diabetes, yet treatment options are scarce? Arthritis & Osteoporosis WA

Childhood arthritis 'as common as childhood diabetes' yet treatment options scarce Arthritis is a problem normally associated with old age, but thousands of Australian children are also afflicted by the condition.

We all love to eat, but for many of us, food can be a little unsettling or might trigger a disease response. If you're living with arthritis, there are some foods you should avoid.

Foods to Avoid with Arthritis Research suggests including anti-inflammatory foods in your diet and limiting foods that may trigger joint pain. Find out which foods to avoid.

So you've undergone treatment to repair a sporting injury, yet you're still unable to return to play. Could it be psychological? The Australian Institute of Sport offers some great psychology tips for athletes.

Psychology tips for Athletes : AIS : Australian Sports Commission As an elite athlete it is highly likely that you will experience an injury at some point in your career. The impact of injury is far more than physical. It can potentially jeopardise your confidence, self-esteem and sense of identity.

If you've ever experienced a meniscus tear, you might recall some searing pain. Did you know there are no nerves in the meniscus, so why does it hurt?

Knee Pain -- why meniscus tears hurt - Howard J. Luks, MD Knee pain is very common and meniscus tears are a common source of knee pain. Why do meniscus tears hurt? Do all meniscus tears need surgery?

Anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACL reconstruction) is a surgical tissue graft replacement of the anterior cruciate ligament, located in the knee, to restore its function after anterior cruciate ligament injury.

ACL Reconstructions

In case you missed A/Prof Hope's article, 10 Tips to Looking After Your Joints in the March/ April edition of Fitness First Magazine, you can see it on our blog.

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British researchers have identified a fungus found on caterpillars & in mushrooms, that could help relieve osteoarthritic pain.

How caterpillars could ease arthritis pain - Life & Style - NZ Herald News A fungus found on caterpillars could be used to relieve pain in osteoarthritis sufferers, according to British researchers. - New Zealand Herald

New research finds broccoli may help prevent inflammation in arthritis.

Broccoli breakthrough in fight to treat arthritis UK drug company Evgen Pharma has developed a stable synthetic version of the chemical sulforaphane that offers the potential of a pill treatment which could help the condition.

Men, it can be tough to ask for help sometimes. If you're a man who's partner is living with arthritis, here are a few great tips on how to best support them.

23 Tips For Men on Supporting a Partner with Chronic Pain - Pete Beisner knows a lot about supporting a partner in pain. Here, he shares insights on how to take care of the person you love.

If you are female and over 65 years of age with a spine fracture, living in Melbourne, you may be eligible to take part in an important new study which investigates whether home-based exercise can improve health and prevent fractures in individuals who have had a spine fracture. Arthritis and Osteoporosis Victoria Osteoporosis Australia Arthritis and Osteoporosis Victoria

Build Better Bones with Exercise study | International Osteoporosis Foundation If you are female and over 65 years of age with a spine fracture, you may be eligible to take part in an important new study which investigates whether home-based exercise can improve health and prevent fractures in individuals who have had a spine fracture.

According to Arthritis NSW, 1-in-1,000 Aussie kids are living with arthritis. Arthritis Foundation Arthritis NSW Arthritis SA Arthritis Queensland Arthritis & Osteoporosis WA

Do you spend hours a day sitting down at your desk? Try some of these simple yoga poses to help stretch out your spine & muscles to relieve some skeletal strain.

7 Yoga Poses You Can Do at Your Work Desk to Relieve Stress Do these simple office yoga poses without leaving your work desk so you can stretch your muscles and joints, reduce stress, and re-energize in an instant.

According to Arthritis NSW, new stats reveal 1-in-5 Aussies have some form of musculoskeletal condition. Find out more http://goo.gl/dA0hRo

Arthritis & Osteoporosis NSW Arthritis types Arthritis & Osteoporosis » Arthritis » Information Sheets » Arthritis types Arthritis is often referred to as a single disease. In fact, it is an umbrella term for more than 100 medical conditions that affect the musculoskeletal system, specifically joints where two or more bones mee…

If you've ever been told that stretching reduces your risk of tendon injury, new research from the Netherlands published in the Journal of Science & Medicine in Sport, has challenged the idea, suggesting some stretches could actually increase your risk of sustaining certain injuries. What are your thoughts?

Stretching won’t prevent tendon injuries – researchers Tendon injuries are common in sports, and there are many schools of thought on how to avoid them. But a new analysis of past research finds that stretching doesn’t help and might even raise the risk of injury for some.

"Regular exercise protects against many health problems, particularly cardiovascular. Exercise also helps prevent cognitive decline & depression." - A/Prof Hope

Move it, or lose it – February 10, 2015 Move it, or lose it – February 10, 2015 Move it, or lose it – February 10, 2015 Aim to be active 5 days per week for at least 30 minutes (Image source: demandstudios.com) Although critical at every life stage, physical activity holds even more weight as we age. Regular exercise protects against many…

An increasingly popular form of exercise, yoga improves strength & flexibility & reduces tension, anxiety & stress. However, like all exercise, yoga can lead to injury. Discover the most common yoga injuries & tips on how to avoid them.

The Most Common Yoga Injuries and How to Avoid Them Yoga has been hailed as a health cure-all, but that doesn’t mean it can’t also cause harm. Learn how to prevent yoga’s most common injuries.

An interesting article from PhysioWorksAUS explaining sacroiliac joint pain & treatment recommendations.

Sacroiliac Joint Pain Your Sacroiliac Joints (SIJ) are a critical linkage system between your lower spine and pelvis. The sacrum (tailbone) connects on the right and left sides of the ilia (pelvic bones) to form your sacroiliac joints.

Research published in the Feb 2015 issue of Arthritis & Rheumatology reveals a new diagnostic testing tool, the fluorescent probe, could help detect osteoarthritis in its infancy.

Osteoarthritis: new diagnostic test may help detect it earlier Fluorescent probe could help detect and track osteoarthritis in its early stages

Harvard Uni researchers have challenged the concept that people need a minimum 2.5 hr workout each week, suggesting this figure is well beow par & that people need to exercise for at least 1 hour every day.

You should exercise for more than an HOUR a day, claim scientists A study by Harvard University in Massachusetts found that people who walked for 450 minutes per week – more than an hour a day – had 39 per cent less chance of dying prematurely.

Your body will reach its peak bone mass in your early 30s. From this point onwards, your bones can become brittle without proper care. Discover 5 tips from Mind Body Green to care for your bones.

5 Ways to Care for Your Bones at Any Age Composed of 206 bones, the skeletal system has one of the most important functions in the body: to provide overall structure and support and protect the organs. Yet, the care and maintenance of this

If you’ve recently undergone total knee replacement, or are considering knee replacement surgery, it’s important to be fully prepared and to plan for your recovery. Discover a three-step approach to recovering from total knee-replacement surgery.

A physiotherapist guide to recovering from total knee replacement surgery – April 21, 2015 A physiotherapist guide to recovering from total knee replacement surgery – April 21, 2015 A physiotherapist guide to recovering from total knee replacement surgery – April 21, 2015 If you’ve recently undergone total knee replacement, or are considering knee replacement surgery, it’s important to be…