Osteoarthritis

Osteoarthritis (OA) is a common form of arthritis that affects joints making them painful, stiff, swollen, and the surrounding muscles weak. Usually, this condition affects middle-aged to elderly people due to changes in the body as you age, however previous joint injuries or obesity can increase your risk of developing OA.

Unfortunately, there is no cure for OA, however non-pharmacological interventions such as physiotherapy can play an important role in improving symptoms. Some of the common physiotherapy treatments for OA include exercise, taping, bracing, insoles, and manual therapy.