Kinophysio

Osteoarthritis (OA) — a degenerative joint disease — is one of the five leading causes of disability among older women and men and is the most common type of arthritis. OA is characterized by a breakdown of cartilage in any joint in the body, although it’s most frequently seen in weight-bearing joints such as the spine, hips, and knees. Symptoms of this “wear and tear” condition include sore joints, pain after increased activity or extended periods of inactivity, joint deformity, and fluid accumulation.

It’s very important to keep your joints moving. You need to find the right balance between rest and exercise – little and often is usually the best approach.

Evidence shows that being overweight increases the strain on your joints – especially your knees. Being overweight not only increases your risk of developing osteoarthritis but also makes it more likely that your arthritis will get worse over time.

A physiotherapist can advise you on the best exercises to do, but you’ll need to build them into your daily routine to get the most benefit from them.