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Welcome to @PhysioMedics In this osteoarthritis animation video, we are going to discuss about Osteoarthritis and osteoarthritis treatment.
Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common form of arthritis. Some people call it degenerative joint disease or “wear and tear” arthritis. It occurs most frequently in the hands, hips, and knees.
With OA, the cartilage within a joint begins to break down and the underlying bone begins to change. These changes usually develop slowly and get worse over time. OA can cause arthritis knee pain, stiffness, and swelling. In some cases it also causes reduced function and disability; some people are no longer able to do daily tasks or work.
Arthrosis, often referred to as osteoarthritis, is the most common type of arthritis. According to estimates, 32.5 American adults suffer from osteoarthritis. With arthritis and osteoarthritis, the cartilage that covers the end of your bones either becomes damaged or disappears altogether.
Hip arthritis can flare up due to overexertion or carrying out repetitive movements. The sudden or unexpected activity can also cause stress on the joints, causing pain.
Osteoarthritis Symptoms:
Pain. Affected joints might hurt during or after movement.
Stiffness. Joint stiffness might be most noticeable upon awakening or after being inactive.
Tenderness.
Loss of flexibility.
Grating sensation.
Swelling.
Osteoarthritis results in characteristic X-ray appearances including joint space narrowing, formation of osteophytes (bone spurs), articular surface cortical irregularity or subchondral sclerosis, and formation of sub-cortical cysts.
Osteoarthritis Treatment:
Acetaminophen should be used as first-line therapy for mild osteoarthritis. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs are superior to acetaminophen for treating moderate to severe osteoarthritis.
What is the best exercise for osteoarthritis knees?
Osteoarthritis Physical Therapy or Osteoarthritis exercises include:
Quadriceps Setting. This exercise helps to strengthen the quadriceps muscle (the big muscle on the front of the thigh), an important stabilizer of the knee.
Straight Leg Raise.
Hamstring Stretch.
Gluteus Strengthening.
Calf Stretch.