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Management of Knee Osteoarthritis

29/01/2020  |  By Staff In Physio Advice

Knee Osteoarthritis (OA) is characterised by knee pain and loss of function. A simple way to understand the condition is that while there are structual changes to the knee, the knee has become sensitised and painful.

There are multiple factors related to knee pain, most of which can be modified to influence your symptoms. They are as follows:

  • Osteoarthritis of bone
  • Stress, depression, fatigue, anxiety
  • Obesity
  • Lack of sleep or physical activity
  • Genetics
  • Muscle Weakness
  • Unaccustomed load through sport, work or recreation
  • Negative Beliefs, catasrophising and decreased confidence

Some myths about OA are:

  • The degree of arthritis seen on scans will predict your pain and function
  • Rest is helpful
  • Only surgery will provide a fix
  • Exercise is dangerous
  • Pain means damage

The facts about OA are:

  • Scans are poorly related to pain and function
  • Rest makes pain worse
  • Graded exercise is safe and it helps
  • 20% of people do not get significant pain relief from a joint replacement
  • Pain does not equal damage

Treatment should include:

  • Education
  • Exercise (Fitness and Strengthening)
  • Weight loss if needed
  • Lifestyle changes (Regular physical activity and healthy sleep habits)
  • Referral when indicated to GP and/or specialist

Patients need to be encouraged to take charge of their rehab and develop self-management strategies. It’s important to understand that flare-ups are normal and to follow the advice given to help manage the symptoms.

If you have exhausted a non-surgical approach to treatment, then discuss the risks and benefits of surgery with your physiotherapist.

In summary, when patients are coached to take an active role in their rehab, it will hopefully lead to improved outcomes and postpone the need for knee replacements.

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