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by Chris Ricardo, DPT Knee Osteoarthritis of the knee is a chronic pain condition. It’s a progressive disease that is caused by inflammation and degeneration of the knee joint that worsens over time. If you find that your knees are regularly painful or swollen, are stiff first thing in the morning, or are making cracklingRead more

Knee osteoarthritis is the leading cause of musculoskeletal disability worldwide. In the United States, more than 27 million people suffer from osteoarthritis, affecting the knees of 19-28 percent of Americans over 45 years of age. In Bethesda, due to the number of active individuals, the number can be even higher. What are the main causesRead more

When: Thursday, January 18, 2018 | 7:00pm Where: Point Performance 6400 Goldsboro Rd, Suite 340, Bethesda RSVP: ppminfo@pointperformance.com | 301.493.8884 Join Point Performance’s knee experts, Dr. Mark Klaiman, MD, Dr. José Surós, MD and physical therapist Dr. Allison Haynes, DPT, in a seminar on how osteoarthritis affects your knees. They’ll discuss how the condition is evaluated and diagnosed, and explain the range of options currentlyRead more