What is Stressing Our Joints?

The Bigger Picture · Health and Living · 4 Feb 2020 · 51 mins listen

Osteoarthritis is one of the most common causes of joint pain. What do we know about the underlying causes of osteoarthritis? Is it really due to “wear and tear”, or are we missing out on a crucial aspect of the condition, namely, the source of mechanical stress on the joint? We find out more from consultant orthopaedic surgeon Dr Rajesh Singh.

Produced by:

Tee Shiao Eek

Presented by:

Tee Shiao Eek

Categories:

Health Policy,Diseases and Conditions,Mental Health,Healthy Living,Fitness,Science,Medical Innovation and Technology

Tags:

The Bigger Picture, Health and Living, injury, muscles, joints, soft tissue, osteoarthritis, bones, physiotherapy, cartilage

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