Knee Arthritis
Have you or a family member been living with arthritis for a long time & think you know everything about the disease? Here are some facts that might leave you surprised.
Many people think that arthritis is just minor aches & pains associated with old age. But in fact, arthritis is actually a complex musculoskeletal disorder that can affect people of all ages, races & genders.
Arthritis is inflammation of one or more of your joints. Any joint in the body may be affected by it, but it is particularly common in the knee. When the cartilage in the knee joint gradually wears down, the protective space between the bones decreases. The bone to bone friction in the joint, over time, produces painful bone spurs, leading to stiffness & swelling. This makes it tough to bend & straighten your knee.
How do you know if you have arthritis in your knee? Pain, swelling & stiffness are the primary symptoms of arthritis. Knee arthritis can make it hard to do many everyday activites, such as walking, climbing stairs or even getting up from chair – it all hurts.
So why would you move your knee more to exercise? Because that’s precisely what you need to do to feel & move better. Exercise is an important part of your knee arthritis treatment plan.
Exercise programs which include strength & aerobic exercises can help reduce symptoms, improve joint mobility & function. Arthritis in your knees can affect balance as well. So balance & strength exercises help stabilize your knee.
“You can’t cure arthritis or make it go away”.
We here at Pooja Physiotherapy & Healthcare Center, give you supervised one to one therapy sessions &help design a personalised program with hands on manual therapy, exercise program, modalities to relieve pain & guidelines to keep in mind.
For more information, reach out to us at –
Pooja Physiotherapy & healthcare Center
Blk 77 Indus road #01-521S’160077
Call now@ 6384 5452 or Whatsapp@ 8322 3371 or
drop an email at info@physiopooja.com.sg
