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(Medical-NewsWire.com, December 12, 2015 ) Exeter, Devon -- "An estimated 27 million people in the USA have osteoarthritis", says Nigel Manning, co-owner and Marketing Director of Up-4-It.fit, a supplier of health and fitness products. "In fact, knee osteoarthritis is the most common cause of disability in the USA."
Knee osteoarthritis (OA) typically affects many people after middle age. It is a chronic condition characterized by the breakdown of the joint's cartilage. Cartilage is the part of the joint that cushions the ends of the bones and allows easy movement of the joints by decreasing friction. Breakdown of the cartilage causes the bones to rub against each other, causing inflammation, stiffness, pain and loss of movement in the joint. Pain is usually worse after activity, such as walking. As the condition progresses, pain can interfere with simple daily activities and, in the late stages, the pain can be continuous and even affect sleep patterns.
OA of the knee can be caused by knee injury earlier in life. It can also come from years of repeated strain on the knees. Fractures of the joint surfaces, ligament tears, and meniscal injuries can all cause abnormal movement and alignment, leading to wear and tear on the joint surfaces. Obesity is linked to knee OA, and overweight and obese adults who lose just 10% of their starting weight combined with moderate exercise results in a 50% reduction in pain in older adults with chronic knee OA, according to a study conducted by Dr Stephen Messier and colleagues, a professor of health and exercise science at Wake Forest University.
Nigel Manning said, "Knee OA can't be cured, and treatments are aimed at managing the pain." Most forms of treatment will include a combination of exercise, weight control, joint protection, and physical and occupational therapy, along with medications. An artificial knee replacement is the ultimate solution for the advanced knee OA.
"Our Knee Brace helps to protect an inflamed and sore knee", Manning explained. Up-4-It.fit's Knee Brace is made from high quality neoprene with a breathable inside liner to keep users sweat-free and comfortable. The open patella design helps to reduce pressure on the knee cap while keeping it in place, and reducing slide and glide. The extra padding around the patella opening protects the knee from knocks and bumps. Nigel Manning said, "One of our 5 Star Review customers on Amazon, who suffers from a shredded meniscus and knee osteoarthritis, said that our brace is "wonderful", provides "sturdy, firm support", is "easy to put on, comfortable and best of all, the price was right"."
The Up-4-It.fit Open Patella Knee Brace is available exclusively on Amazon.com, and comes with a full 1 Year No Hassle Money Back Guarantee. The purchase of two together will mean there is no shipping charge.
Nigel Manning adds "Here at Up-4-It.fit, we want our customers to know we are dedicated to providing a top quality product, with the best customer service, and always striving for total customer satisfaction."
About Up-4-It.fit
Up-4-It.fit believes in living life to the full, and not letting knee pain get in the way of an active lifestyle. Up-4-It.fit supplies a product which enables customers to overcome limiting health issues.
Up-4-It.fit
Nigel
01803 898652
customerservices@up-4-it.fit
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