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What are the symptoms of osteoarthritis? Exercise and osteoarthritis Young with osteoarthritis Do you have healthy knees and want to contribute to osteoarthritis research? Herbal medicines Arthroplasty Diagnosing OA Similar diseases OA after joint injury Donate to research FAQ Like us on Facebook!

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Old age, a previous joint injury, gender and weight are examples of risk factors for osteoarthritis. Osteoarthritis (OA) is a complex joint disease as it is often difficult to know the exact cause for why a person develops the disease. What we do know, is that several genetic, environmental and lifestyle factors play a role in increasing the risk of developing OA The more risk factors present, the

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Stiffness, pain, and swelling of the joints can be signs of osteoarthritis (OA). However, depending on which joint is affected, these symptoms may vary. Listed below are the most common symptoms of OA in different joints. Experiencing stiffness or pain in one or more joints, especially after applying pressure to the joint, may be symptoms of OA. The more risk factors you have (OA in the family, be

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Although there is no guaranteed way to avoid being affected by osteoarthritis, there are several external risk factors that can be reduced to prevent developing the joint disease. There is no guaranteed way to avoid being affected by osteoarthritis (OA), however, the fewer risk factors present, the smaller the risk is of being affected by the disease. Risk factors such as genes, biological gender,

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Osteoarthritis can affect any joint in the body but most commonly affects the knees, hips and fingers. Osteoarthritis of the hand can affect the joints closest to the fingertips, the middle joints of the fingers, the wrist, or the base of the thumb. In osteoarthritis of the fingers, nodes and other deformities are common. Illustration by: Laboratoires Servier Knees Knee osteoarthritis (OA) is one

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A clinical diagnosis where an X-ray often isn’t necessary. Osteoarthritis (OA) is a clinical diagnosis, meaning that a diagnosis should be made primarily through a clinical examination by a doctor or a physiotherapist. As OA can affect a joint long before the disease is visible on an x-ray which is why a diagnosis is based on symptoms, risk factors, and medical history.  Sometimes OA is difficult

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A previous joint injury increases the risk of developing osteoarthritis already between the ages of 25-35. Young athletes who have suffered an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tear or a meniscus injury may proceed to develop knee osteoarthritis already 15-20 years after their injury. Being diagnosed with osteoarthritis (OA) at an early age is not uncommon and there is a strong link between severe

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A cartilage cell is surrounded by extracellular matrix consisting of proteins (collagen fibers), non-proteoglycan polysaccharides (hyaluronic acid), and proteoglycan (aggrecan). Illustrations downloaded from: Biorender.com The articular cartilage consists of cartilage cells (also known as chondrocytes) surrounded by extracellular matrix. The extracellular matrix is a network of proteins and sugar

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The illustration shows a healthy knee joint to the left and an osteoarthritis-affected knee joint to the right. Illustration by: Andrea Dell'Isola Osteoarthritis (OA) affects not only the cartilage but the entire joint, i.e., the synovium, the joint capsule, the synovial fluid, the menisci, the ligaments, the muscles, and the bones. The exact order in which the joint is affected is not clear and c

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Osteoarthritis increases the risk of cardiovascular disease, diabetes and depression. People with osteoarthritis (OA) face an increased risk of developing comorbidities such as cardiovascular disease, depression, stroke, and diabetes. Greater risk of dying from cardiovascular disease Research on the link between OA and cardiovascular disease has shown that people living with knee OA for 10 years o

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Although osteoarthritis is the most common rheumatic disease, there are a number of other rheumatic diseases that share similar symptoms. Joint pain can have several causes and is not necessarily a sign of osteoarthritis (OA). OA may be the most common rheumatic disease, but it is not the only disease that causes symptoms such as pain and stiffness of the joints. Other causes of joint pain include

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How do I recognize osteoarthritis? How is osteoarthritis treated? Do I need surgery? It’s completely normal that several questions come to mind when talking or thinking about the most common joint disease. Below we answer some of the most frequently asked questions on OA. What are the early signs of osteoarthritis?What should I do if I suspect osteoarthritis?What is the cure for osteoarthritis?Why

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Malmö Theatre Academy is part of Lund University. We offer bachelor and master's programmes in acting, dramatic writing, and performing arts as critical practice, as well as artistic research in theatre.  Our graduating MA students ArtCollab A platform for collaboration between art, science and society at Lund University Calendar Link to RSS 4 September 2025 09:00 to 6 September 2025 17:00 | Other

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Malmö Theatre Academy focuses on establishing strong partnerships and being an active agent in relevant networks, both within Lund University, locally in Malmö, nationally and internationally. Cultural heritage, migration and mobility in an open democratic society Cultural heritage, migration and mobility in a thematic collaboration initiative within Lund University, focused on issues of cultural

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Read more about our PhD-students projects here. Charlotte Østergaard PhD student: Iury Salustiano Trojaborg Agenda 2030 Graduate school We are a part of the Graduate school, with PhD-projects linked to the Sustainable Development Goals. PhD-student: Tanja Hylling Diers PhD-student: Jörgen Dahlqvist

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This is where we will present our freestanding courses in English. During fall semester 2023 we only have courses in Swedish. Our freestanding courses in Swedish Contact Marta Malmsten Programme Coordinator +46 40 32 55 67marta [dot] malmsten [at] thm [dot] lu [dot] se (marta[dot]malmsten[at]thm[dot]lu[dot]se)

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Read more about our Senior research projects and our Artistic Development projects – a short-term research projects conducted by teachers at Malmö Theatre Academy. Senior research projects Improvisation and intention: Toward a theory of improvisatory cognition Sven Bjerstedt The study of improvisatory action and the kinds of cognition at work in such action may offer valuable contributions to our

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MA in Performing Arts | 120 credits Photo: J. Dahlqvist, L. Severin The international Master programme in Performing Arts with a specialisation in Critical Practice with a social focus is a two-year, full-time study. It is open to artists within theatre, dance and performance who want to embark on a research-led study and to situate their practices within the social, political and economic conditi

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Malmö Theatre Academy is an institution for training and research within theatre and performing arts. The academy is a part of Lund University’s Faculty of Fine and Performing Arts. Anna Wallin graduation project, photo by Emmalisa Pauly. The Malmö Theatre Academy has a high level of ambition and aims to be a leading education and research institution in the field of theatre, as well as a relevant

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