PowerKnee Program

DareToBeVital.com  Knee pain is a very common problem.  There are many potential remedies but one that is often ignored is diet and exercise.  This led me to develop the PowerKnee Program.  It is a simple set of exercises that may help improve the pain associated with a variety of knee problems including arthritis.  The exercises help address quadriceps strength, hamstring flexibility and overall lower extremity fitness.    This program can be found at PowerKnee.com.  Pass on the link to your friends and colleagues.

POWERKNEE PROGRAM (See Videos below)
1.  QuadCrunch (TM):  Perform a set of 3 hold for 5 seconds, 3 times per day
2.  Hamstring Stretch:   Perform a set of 3, hold for 5 seconds, 3 times per day
3.  Exercise Bike:          Ride for 30 minutes, 3 times per week, Record calories

Also, maintain or work toward your ideal body weight.  Losing even a small amount of weight may improve your knee pain and function.

Get going today on the #PowerKnee Program.  Pass on the link to your friends and colleagues.

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DO NOT BEGIN ANY EXERCISE PROGRAM WITHOUT FIRST CHECKING WITH YOUR DOCTOR.
THIS WEBSITE IS FOR INFORMATION PURPOSES ONLY.  CONSULT WITH HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS TO DETERMINE IF IT IS RIGHT FOR YOU.

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Using a 3D Printer to Make a Knee Meniscus

Meniscus cartilage is the cushioning tissue between the femur and tibia bones of the knee.  Millions of Americans each year tear this cartilage.  Loss of the meniscus tissue can lead to arthritis.

In this novel approach, researchers in New York are using a 3D Printer to create a new meniscus.  They have studied in sheep so far with success.  In the future, it may be possible to use an MRI scan with a meniscus tear to help program a 3D printer to make you a new meniscus.  Treatment in human patients is not yet available but this is quite an intriguing possibility for the future.

Reference
TISSUE ENGINEERING

Protein-releasing polymeric scaffolds induce fibrochondrocytic differentiation of endogenous cells for knee meniscus regeneration in sheep

1. Chang H. Lee1, 
2. Scott A. Rodeo2, 
3. Lisa Ann Fortier3, 
4. Chuanyong Lu1, 
5. Cevat Erisken1 and 
6. Jeremy J. Mao1,*

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