1. Occupational Therapy Plus Exercise Benefits Osteoarthritis - US News and World Report
TUESDAY, Sept. 30 (HealthDay News) -- Adding occupational therapy to a structured exercise program increases physical activity for most people who have hip and knee osteoarthritis, say researchers. Osteoarthritis is a degenerative disease that leads...

2. Scientists Discover How Osteoarthritis Destroys Cartilage - US News and World Report
THURSDAY, Sept. 4 (HealthDay News) -- The first direct proof of how osteoarthritis destroys cartilage has been discovered by University of Rochester Medical Center researchers. They said their finding could lead to preventive treatments for a diseas...

3. Osteoarthritis : Causes, incidence, and risk factors  (Trust Mark: Doctor-Reviewed)
Most of the time, the cause of OA is unknown. It is mainly related to aging, but metabolic, genetic, chemical, and mechanical factors can also lead to OA. • Reviewer: Andrew L. Chen, MD, MS, Orthopedic Surgery and Sports Medicine, The Alpine Clinic, Littleton, NH. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.

4. Osteoarthritis : Causes and symptoms  (Trust Mark: Doctor-Reviewed)
Osteoarthritis results from deterioration or destruction of the cartilage that normally acts as a protective cushion between bones, particularly in weight-bearing joints such as the knees and hips. As the cartilage is worn away, the bones may for...• Author: Michele R. Webb