Osteoarthritis awareness

Within a joint there is a very smooth fibrous connective tissue, known as articular cartilage. This covers the areas where each bone comes into contact with one another.
In a normal joint this articular cartilage allows for smooth movement within the joint as well as acting as a shock absorber.
Osteoarthritis is the degradation and degeneration of this articular cartilage.
In addition, the bones themselves become thicker and may form bony “spurs”.

Causes of Osteoarthritis in the knee

•               History of injury to the knee
•               Pro-longed and excessive use of the knee joint.
•               Previous fracture at that site of the knee.
•               Obesity
•               Genetic factors.
 
Symptoms of arthritis in the knee

•               Deep aching pain in the inner knee that is worse after exercise.
•               Stiffness particularly in the morning, lessening with movement.
•               Swelling of the knee.
•               Clicking or cracking noises when moving the knee.
 
Treatments
If you are experiencing any of these symptoms or have been diagnosed with osteoarthritis, come and see us for an assessment and we will holistically help you achieve your personal and functional goals.