At Anika, we’re big proponents of becoming and staying active. With the start of a new year, many of us are setting resolutions, and hoping to reach new heights. With the most common resolution of exercising more frequently, it’s not just about getting fit, but being able to stick to that exercise routine. Exercise can […]
Physical therapy typically plays a key role in the recovery process after joint surgery, even for patients treated with minimally invasive solutions. But for those unfamiliar with physical therapy, patients may be unsure what to expect.
September is National Pain Awareness Month, and if you suffer from arthritis, you are likely well-acquainted with the various side effects of joint pain.
If you are plagued by achy joints, look no further than the swimming pool in your backyard, your neighborhood or the community center for ways to alleviate arthritis pain.
Are you looking to alleviate wrist arthritis pain in time for fishing season? Check out our blog for tricks to manage your symptoms and get out on the water.
With the right conditioning, equipment, and attitude, you should be able to enjoy many years of golfing, which like so many other forms of exercise, can actually be beneficial to your joints. It’s always a good idea to consult with a healthcare professional before starting a new exercise routine or sport, but here are some tips on how people with arthritis can golf safely.
If you suffer from arthritis, and your symptoms are flaring up, moving your body can seem all but impossible.
Baseball is good for the soul, as any avid fan will tell you, but it can be hard on the joints.
7 tips for how to tend to both your joints AND your flowers.
Many arthritis sufferers find that their symptoms are worse at night. It could be that levels of the anti-inflammatory hormone cortisol are naturally lower at night; plus, staying still in one position might cause joints to become stiff. Less distractions in the evening could also turn your attention inward on your joint pain, making your […]
World Arthritis Day (WAD) is a global awareness-raising day. We are participating by sharing information about our joint preservation, sports medicine and orthobiologic systems intended to treat damage to the body and/or joints caused by arthritis, injury or other disease. Did you know? 1 in 4 Americans suffer from arthritis, yet many of them are […]
National Gardening Exercise Day is here, and we are bringing you some top tips for how to make gardening a pain-free and enjoyable hobby! While trying to make the most out of the extra time at home this year, many of us have a renewed focus on gardening and yardwork. Gardening is beneficial for both […]