Osteoarthritis (OA) — a degenerative joint disease — is one of the five leading causes of disability among older women and men and is the most common type of arthritis. OA is characterized by a breakdown of cartilage in any joint in the body, although it’s most frequently seen in weight-bearing joints such as the spine, hips, and knees. Symptoms of this “wear and tear” condition include sore joints, pain after increased activity or extended periods of inactivity, joint deformity, and fluid accumulation.
It’s estimated that one out of two Americans will develop knee OA over the course of their life, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Women are at greater risk than men. Other people at risk include overweight individuals, people with a history of trauma to the knee, or those whose jobs require heavy kneeling or squatting.
While treatment — including physical therapy, weight loss, pain-relieving drugs, anti-inflammatory injections, and surgery — is tailored to each patient, experts agree that stretching is an important part of any OA treatment plan. Stretching can help improve knee function, increase range of motion, and relieve discomfort.
So grab a mat and a towel or strap and read on for four easy knee moves that can be done at the gym or in the comfort of your own home.
Osteoarthritis (OA) — a degenerative joint disease — is one of the five leading causes of disability among older women and men and is the most common type of arthritis. OA is characterized by a breakdown of cartilage in any joint in the body, although it’s most frequently seen in weight-bearing joints such as the spine, hips, and knees. Symptoms of this “wear and tear” condition include sore joints, pain after increased activity or extended periods of inactivity, joint deformity, and fluid accumulation.It’s estimated that one out of two Americans will develop knee OA over the course of their life, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Women are at greater risk than men. Other people at risk include overweight individuals, people with a history of trauma to the knee, or those whose jobs require heavy kneeling or squatting.While treatment — including physical therapy, weight loss, pain-relieving drugs, anti-inflammatory injections, and surgery — is tailored to each patient, experts agree that stretching is an important part of any OA treatment plan. Stretching can help improve knee function, increase range of motion, and relieve discomfort.So grab a mat and a towel or strap and read on for four easy knee moves that can be done at the gym or in the comfort of your own home.
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