OAZ’s Dr. William Allen addressed arthritis and joint replacement at the Genesis “Silver Sneakers” Exercise program on June 21, 2010. His presentation was titled, ““Learn How To Beat Joint Pain.”

As a bone and joint expert, Dr. Allen reminds to prevent arthritis by:
• Protecting your knees
• Diversifying your workout
• Finding the right athletic shoes

For those who already suffer from arthritis, a study presented at the 2010 Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons shows total knee replacement can successfully relieve pain and improve function in patients with advanced knee arthritis.