NON-MEDICAL TREATMENT OPTIONS FOR KNEE OSTEOARTHRITIS

Non-medical treatment options are treatment options that do not require medications or surgery. There are a number of non-medical treatment options for osteoarthritis of the knee. For example, learning more about osteoarthritis of the knee can result in less joint pain, less visits to the doctor, and an overall better quality of life. Weight reduction and activity modification are two lifestyle changes that people can make to reduce the pain from osteoarthritis of the knee. Physiotherapy is also an important part of the treatment program for people with osteoarthritis of the knee. For more information on non-medical treatment options for osteoarthritis of the knee click on the area of interest.

• Educational Resources
• Lifestyle Modifications
• Physical Therapy
• Supportive Devices (Canes, Braces, Orthotics)
• Nutritional Supplements and Nutritional Supplement Fact Sheet