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New study shows no pain, no gain for knee osteoarthritis
A research study out of the Wolf Orthopaedic Biomechanics Laboratory and led by Physical Therapy professor Trevor Birmingham has found that with the right exercise, working through the initial pain of osteoarthritis can be beneficial.
- Health Studies professor appointed to COVID-19 Task Force
- Buddies and stepped-up rewards add exercise incentive
- Students design lip-reading masks to help community members with hearing impairment
- Online seniors’ fitness classes rock
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