Hip and Knee OA: Can Physiotherapy Prevent Surgery?

Getting that x-ray back with a diagnosis of osteoarthritis (OA) of the knee or hip can be alarming. Maybe you’ve also started to notice some persistent pain, and daily movements like stairs are starting to become harder. Rest assured, surgery is not the immediate next step. Physiotherapy treatment and conservative management is the first line treatment for hip and knee OA. Understanding hip and knee OA Simply put, OA involves natural wear and tear in the joints over time. The cartilage and joint surfaces change over time and show signs of degeneration. Thankfully, we now know that these structural changes…