Use of Physio, Bracing  and TENS for knee OA

Use of Physio, Bracing and TENS for knee OA

Use of Physio, Bracing and TENS for knee OA

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Physio exercises and knee brace for knee OAOARSI recommends use of physio exercise, knee bracing  and TENS for OA of the knee

The Osteoarthritis Research Society International (OARSI) developed recommendations for the management of hip and knee osteoarthritis. This analysis resulted in 23 recommendations based on a critical appraisal of existing guidelines, evidence and the consensus opinions of a 16 member international, multidisciplinary group of experts from four medical disciplines (primary care, rheumatology, orthopedics and evidence-based medicine). These recommendations include the use of physio exercises and bracing for treating knee OA.

Four Recommended Treatments:

23 treatment guidelines for the management of hip and knee OA were identified from OARSI’s literature search. Four of which were:

Physio Exercises

Patients with symptomatic hip and knee OA may benefit from referral to a physiotherapist for evaluation and instruction in appropriate aerobic, muscle strengthening (home-based quadriceps muscles strengthening) and range of motion exercises.

Education

All patients with hip and knee OA should be given information and education about the objectives of treatment and the importance of changes in lifestyle, exercise, pacing of activities, and other measures to unload the damaged joint(s).

Knee bracing

For patients with knee OA and mild/moderate varus or valgus instability, a knee brace can reduce pain, improve stability and diminish the risk of falling.

TENS

TENS can help with short-term pain control in some patients with hip or knee OA.