If you suffer from knee or hip osteoarthritis, you are not alone. Osteoarthritis is a common cause of pain and disability worldwide. Fortunately, your physiotherapist is here to help!
Osteoarthritis is a chronic and degenerative joint disease that is characterized by the progressive breakdown of the cartilage that covers the bone ends of the joints. This breakdown can lead to pain, inflammation, stiffness, and reduced joint mobility.
Osteoarthritis can affect any joint in the body, but it is more common in weight-bearing joints such as the knee, hip, and spine. Risk factors for osteoarthritis include aging, obesity, family history, joint injuries, congenital joint abnormalities, and demanding professional or recreational activities for the joints.
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Physical exercise is one of the most important recommendations for reducing pain and improving physical function in patients with knee or hip osteoarthritis, and who better to help you in this area than a physiotherapist! In addition to relieving pain, regular exercise can also improve quality of life, reduce inflammation, and increase muscle strength and flexibility.
It is important that exercise programs are tailored to individual needs and supervised. The program should include exercises to strengthen the muscles around the affected area, as well as aerobic exercises to improve cardiovascular fitness. Your physiotherapist has all the necessary tools to guide you on how to perform the exercises correctly to avoid any pain or injury.
In conclusion, pain levels and physical limitations vary greatly for everyone, and a personalized exercise program made by your physiotherapist can help you regain mobility, strength, and balance!
Do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions or if you want to know more about our physiotherapy services at home, online or in the clinic!
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Source
Hochberg MC, Altman RD, April KT, et al. American College of Rheumatology 2012 recommendations for the use of nonpharmacologic and pharmacologic therapies in osteoarthritis of the hand, hip, and knee. Arthritis Care Res (Hoboken). 2012 Apr;64(4):465-74. doi: 10.1002/acr.21596. PMID: 22563589.
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