Arthrofibrosis is a form of fibrosis [1]. Fibrosis occurs when zombies appear on the internal landscape - myofibroblasts (healing cells)...

Our motto for treating arthrofibrosis is “first, do no harm”. We believe that specialised approaches are necessary to reduce the risk of...

The Associated Bodywork & Massage Professionals supports and educates massage therapists, bodyworkers, students, and other educators....

Watch experienced arthrofibrosis clinicains discussing world’s best practice, evidence based treatments Have you heard of arthrofibrosis? Probably not. It’s a disease that hides in plain sight, a relatively common complication of joint surgery and injury. Arthrofibrosis devastates people’s lives yet is rarely talked about. Arthrofibrosis is called by many names including stiff knee, frozen shoulder, adhesive capsulitis and frozen elbow, disguising the common pathology. The I

It's happening: our day is coming up. We have some big plans prepared to make this inaugural arthrofibrosis awareness day a success:...

Shoulder arthrofibrosis is called “frozen shoulder” and “adhesive capsulitis”.

We all want to avoid pain, and it seems that controlling pain, particularly after surgery when nerves are damaged and inflamed, is important

Your biology is electric – literally! Every cell in your body produces tiny electric currents that communicates its health status to...

I first came across lactoferrin while I was researching the iron blog, and I’ve been keen to increase my understanding of it since....

There is a large body of science on the importance of dietary fibre and the gut microbiome to health, and I have been taking SeaFibre for...

The following information is not intended to be medical advice. As always, please consult your doctor before starting a new supplement, or changing it, since there can be interactions with medications, toxic effects from too-high a dose and side-effects. It’s an often overlooked fact that many people with acute or chronic inflammation have anaemia. According to Wikipedia anaemia is “a blood disorder in which the blood has a reduced ability to carry oxygen due to a lower than

Hello, International Arthrofibrosis Association! As a representative of the massage therapy profession, it is my pleasure to offer you...

Getting the amount and type of exercise right is one of the most challenging aspects of treating arthrofibrosis. Exercise has positive...

In this 24 minute podcast Ruth Werner clearly explains the pathology of arthrofibrosis and interviews Dr Kayley Usher. A client’s knee...

The positive effects in the almond-eating group were likely due to the combination of phenols, fibre, essential vitamins and nutrients.

Recent research indicates that one of the main stress hormones, called cortisol, is significantly increased in winter in both men and women.

A number of environmental and biological factors may have an influence over an individual’s risk of developing fibrosis, and the chances...

Hello friends! We all know how frustrating and traumatising it can be when the doctors and specialists you turn to for help disbelieve,...

The AF Team has arrived (almost!) to fight the near-invisible and ancient enemies, The InTolerables. These characters will make their...

A year later, when all of my local healthcare providers were treating me like the problem was in my head and I just needed to work harder...