in brief

Joint pain

by Gaétan Filion, physiatrist

Almost a third of patients at any given clinic will complain of motor difficulties: pain or problems in the joints associated with body movement. How much of this can we attribute to aging, and how much do HIV and antiretroviral therapies (ARVs) contribute to these problems? Our joints are designed to make efficient use of human energy and enhance durability. However, they have certain mechanical limitations.