HISTORICAL FACTS: 6 - Caught on Camera

Experts say putting on a stone can increase odds of knee surgery by a third

Researchers examined link between weight gain and osteoarthritis

The Independent UK · Oct 18, 2022

Put on a stone and increase odds of knee op by a third – study

Preventing weight gain in middle age could reduce the need for a knee replacement, a new study implies.

The Independent UK · Oct 18, 2022

Robbie Coltrane's health battle: Harry Potter star suffered from degenerative disease

Harry Potter star, known for his role as Hagrid, Robbie Coltrane passed away aged 72 after a career spanning decades

Daily Mirror · Oct 15, 2022

Pain in the Knee

We all know the feeling. Creaky knees. A sore shoulder. Pain in your hips. It comes after sitting too long, or walking for a while, or from doing just about anything, really. Usually, we’ll just chalk that kind of pain up to a particularly intense game, long run, or some…

Sports Illustrated · Aug 8, 2022

'Next generation therapy for arthritis of the knee - a problem that usually gets worse'

Osteoarthritis is affecting an increasing number of people, says Dr Miriam Stoppard, but researchers at Liverpool University are coming up with some novel ways to fight back

Daily Mirror · Jul 11, 2022

PIP benefits of £156 a week tax-free for 87 muscle or joint injuries

If you are over 16 and under State Pension age, you may be able to claim PIP to help with a musculoskeletal condition

Nottingham Post · Jul 10, 2022

Claim PIP for 87 muscle or joint conditions and you could get up to £156 each week tax-free

If you are living with any of these musculoskeletal conditions you may be eligible for PIP.

Daily Record · Jul 8, 2022

How weight and obesity increases osteoarthritis risk – particularly in one body part

Osteoarthritis is a painful condition which affects millions of people in the UK. Your body mass index could be significantly increasing your risk to the condition, warn experts

Daily Mirror · Jul 1, 2022

Walking reduces pain and slows the damage caused by osteoarthritis

A recent study found walking for exercise can reduce new frequent knee pain among people age 50 and older diagnosed with knee osteoarthritis.

The New Daily · Jun 16, 2022

Claim PIP for 87 muscle or joint conditions and you could get up to £627 each month from DWP

If you are living with any of these musculoskeletal conditions you may be eligible for PIP.

Daily Record · Jun 14, 2022