Anika

10/12/2026

If you live with arthritis, you know it's more than sore joints.

It's the mornings that start slow. The jar you hand to someone else to open. The walk you cut short. The plans you change without really explaining why.

Those little adjustments add up and they're easy for other people to miss.

Today is a day to say out loud: you're not imagining it, and you're not alone. Millions of people are managing the same thing.

If joint pain is getting in the way of the things you love, talk to your doctor. There are more options today than there used to be, and the right one for you starts with that conversation.

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10/07/2026

Your knees work hard every day. Climbing stairs, getting out of the car, and kneeling in the garden all put stress on the tendons around your knee. If one of those tendons tears and needs surgery, your surgeon may have an option that supports your body’s natural healing process.

A successful tendon repair is about more than simply stitching a tendon back together.

When a patellar or quadriceps tendon is damaged, the quality of the healing tissue can play an important role in the strength and durability of the repair and your surgeon may have an option that supports your body’s natural healing process.

Integrity is a scaffold made with hyaluronic acid, a substance your body already makes on its own. Its woven design leaves space for your body’s own healing cells to move in and rebuild tendon tissue at the repair site. It’s reinforced with medical grade polyester, the same material many stitches are made of, so your surgeon can place it precisely.

If you’re facing a knee tendon repair, ask your surgeon whether Integrity is a good option for you. Find a doctor near you: https://anika.com/find-a-doctor/

10/06/2026

This is National Physician Assistant Week. If you have been through an orthopedic procedure, there is a good chance a physician assistant walked you through what to expect, answered the questions you thought of afterward, and saw you at follow-up visits.

To the PAs doing that work, thank you.

10/05/2026

Recovery from a tendon repair can feel like a long stretch of waiting. You do the therapy, follow the rules, and you hope it heals.

Tendons are a lot like a rope. They are dense and organized, with all the strands pulling and working together. After a tear, your body patches the gap with scar tissue, which is doing its best but isn't quite as strong as what you had before. That's why your surgeon cares about the condition of your tissue, not just the size of the tear.

If surgery is ahead foryou, or you're in the middle of recovery right now, this article is for you.
https://anika.com/blog/tendon-tissue-quality-healing/

09/28/2026

September is Pain Awareness Month. For a lot of people, pain isn't a bad day here and there. It's the thing that decides whether you take the stairs, how you sleep, and what you say yes to.

Chronic pain should be taken seriously, and it's worth talking about with your doctor. Managing it well isn't just about comfort. It's about staying mobile and staying in your life.

That's the work we're in. Whether it's helping tissue heal or easing joint pain, our goal is the same: helping people move with less pain.

If pain is holding you back, this is a good month to bring it up with your care team.

09/14/2026

This National Rehabilitation Awareness Week, we're celebrating the hard work behind every recovery. 💙

Healing doesn't end after an injury or surgery. Recovery happens through the daily effort, the small victories, and the commitment to keep moving forward, even when progress feels slow.

If you're in rehab right now, keep going. Every step counts. And thank you to the therapists and care teams who help make recovery possible. 🙌

09/11/2026

Knee cartilage helps cushion every step. When damaged, it can lead to pain, swelling, and stiffness.

Learn what causes cartilage damage and how a hyaluronic acid-based scaffold may support cartilage regeneration: https://anika.com/blog/knee-cartilage-damage-repair/

09/07/2026

September is Healthy Aging Month, and it's a good reminder that taking care of your joints isn't about big changes. Daily movement, stretching, and listening to your body go a long way.

Our blog has simple tips to help you keep moving and feeling your best: https://anika.com/blog/support-long-term-joint-health-as-you-age/

We often joke about our bones becoming creaky as we grow older due to decades of walking, bending, lifting, and moving adding up.

08/26/2026

Osteoarthritis (OA) knee pain has a way of quietly reshaping your days from stairs you start avoiding, to the plans you let slide. If this sounds familiar, it helps to know what your options are to help address your OA knee pain.

Cingal is a single-injection combination treatment for knee osteoarthritis pain. It brings together two substances in one shot: hyaluronic acid, a natural joint lubricant your body already makes, and a steroid, which is an anti-inflammatory.

Curious as to how Cingal works and whether it could be a fit? Read more on the blog: anika.com/blog/what-is-cingal-a-proven-joint-injection-for-osteoarthritis-pain/

Cingal is available outside the United States only.

Cingal is not currently approved for use in the United States. Pain has a way of quietly reshaping your life. Maybe you have started avoiding the stairs,

08/24/2026

National Wellness Month Series

Long travel days have a way of leaving your body stiff and achy, all that sitting adds up.

A few simple stretches can make a real difference. Roll your shoulders, extend your legs, or rise up on your calves when you get the chance. It keeps you loose, gets your blood moving, and helps you arrive feeling like yourself.

Read more tips on our blog: anika.com/blog/benefits-of-stretching-during-travel/

Traveling - whether for business or leisure - often means long periods of sitting, which can strain your body and joints. Incorporating stretches into