Obesity affects more than one third of Americans and is one of the biggest risk factors for developing osteoarthritis (OA) of the knee. The additional stress on the knee joint and the increasing inflammation from increased weight can intensify the pain. Weight management is critical for osteoarthritis sufferers because it preserves and protects knee health....Read More

Arthritis Knee Pain Centers (AKPC) is proud to announce the launch of the AKPC Foundation. The foundation was developed to lead Arthritis Knee Pain Centers’ philanthropic efforts through the financial support of established programs benefitting worthy causes, and through our employee’s volunteer efforts at altruistic community events. “Our medical practices have always worked hard to...Read More

Knee pain can keep you from doing the things you love, like a favorite sport or activity. It can also make everyday tasks more difficult and can even make it hard to spend time with friends and family. People who deal with limited mobility and knee pain, such as that caused by knee osteoarthritis, may...Read More

Although there is more than one type of arthritis that can occur in the knee, the most common is Osteoarthritis (OA). OA affects over 30 million people worldwide. This particular issue occurs when cartilage of the joints wears away. Firm and slippery, cartridge allows for nearly friction-less joint motion. Without it, the bones begin to...Read More

Image-guided injections of viscosupplementation go a long way to relieve knee arthritis pain and stiff joints, but they are even more effective if coupled with exercises that strengthen the muscles in the knee. Strong muscles not only support the weak joint and make the knee more stable, but they also help to absorb the stress placed...Read More