04/02/2021
Osteoarthritis is a major source of pain, disability, and socioeconomic cost worldwide.
Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common joint disorder in the world.
About 13% of women and 10% of men aged 60 years and older have symptomatic knee OA. The proportions of people affected with symptomatic knee OA is likely to increase due to the aging of the population and the rate of obesity or overweight in the general population.
Knee is a weight bearing joint that is most commonly affected.
Radiographic evidence of OA occurs in the majority of people by 65 years of age and in about 80% of those aged over 75 years.
Pain from OA is a key symptom in the decision to seek medical care and is an important antecedent to disability.
Physiotherapy, which encompasses a number of modalities, is a non‐invasive treatment option in the management of OA.
A simple home based exercise programme can significantly reduce OA pain.
Early diagnosis and intervention are key to successful management of OA.
If you are suffering from any joint pains, get evaluated and treated at the earliest.
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