Knee osteoarthritis is a degenerative joint condition that causes pain, stiffness, and difficulty in walking. Properly planned rehabilitation can significantly reduce pain, improve function, and delay or even avoid surgery in many patients.
This program focuses on pain control, muscle strengthening, joint protection, and safe daily movement.
Patients with early to moderate knee osteoarthritis
Patients with knee pain while walking, climbing stairs, or sitting down
Elderly patients with stiffness and reduced mobility
Patients advised for knee replacement but trying conservative treatment first
Reduce knee pain and swelling
Improve joint movement and flexibility
Strengthen muscles around the knee
Improve walking balance and confidence
Delay progression of arthritis
1. PAIN & STIFFNESS CONTROL
Activity modification
Heat or ice therapy (as advised)
Gentle range of motion exercises
2. MUSCLE STRENGTHENING
Quadriceps strengthening
Hamstring strengthening
Hip muscle strengthening to reduce knee load
3. FLEXIBILITY & MOBILITY
Knee bending and straightening exercises
Hamstring and calf stretching
4. BALANCE & FUNCTIONAL TRAINING
Standing balance exercises
Sit-to-stand training
Stair climbing technique training
Avoid prolonged squatting and kneeling
Use a chair with arm support
Maintain healthy body weight
Use knee support if advised
Choose low-impact activities like walking and cycling
Sudden increase in pain or swelling
Locking or giving way of the knee
Severe night pain
Consult an orthopedic surgeon if these occur.
If pain persists despite proper rehabilitation, medication, and injections, surgical options such as knee replacement may be discussed.
Rehabilitation remains essential even before and after surgery.
Exercises must be performed only after proper clinical evaluation. Incorrect exercises or overexertion can worsen knee damage.
Personalized rehabilitation plans are designed based on X-ray findings, pain severity, age, and lifestyle.
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