Osteoarthritis is a condition in which the cartilage in our joints degenerates over time. Cartilage is a protective substance that protects the ends of bones in our joints when they come into touch with one another. Osteoarthritis is sometimes known as "wear and tear" arthritis and is simply referred to as "arthritis." Living with arthritis is difficult, but it is manageable with the right exercise routine.

Knee

Symptoms may include:

Pain with weight-bearing
Stiff and unstable leg
Knee giving out
Crunching or clicking noises; in early cartilage changes, clicking may be heard and felt when the knee is bent and straightened. The symptoms may cause difficulty in climbing stairs and hills, sitting on your knees and squatting and getting up from sitting
When there has been significant degeneration of the joint OA of the knee results in deformities such as ‘knock-knees’ or ‘bowed-legs’.

Hip

Pain can be located:

Often outside the hip or deep into the groin (where the hip joint actually sits), or on the inside or outside of the thigh or down the leg. Sometimes there is no hip pain, but instead the pain feels like it is in the thigh or knee area
Hip osteoarthritis often leads to reduced movement in the joint. This can lead to trouble with daily activities such as getting in the car, putting on socks, etc
Often, your step length will get shorter when walking. It may be hard for you to straighten your hips, so you may tend to bend forward when walking

Hands

Most commonly affects the end of fingers and the base of the thumb
Fingers may feel stiff or tender. They may look ‘lumpy’ and have minor deformities
It is common for the muscles in the hands to feel weak. It can be hard to clench your hands into a fist, carry something heavy, write or use scissors

Arthritis can feel like a double-edged sword at times. Overuse of your knees can aggravate joint health and lead to Arthritis, but the less you use them, the weaker they become. Lambton Physiotherapy & Rehab can assist you in finding the right mix of keeping your knee joints moving just enough to maintain them strong and healthy.

To boost your daily activities, talk to our team about starting a Physiotherapy programme to treat your arthritis. You'll be better off in the long term if you treat early. "Moving you towards better health" is our mission.

Lambton Physiotherapy

Why Choose Our Clinic?

Quick Links

Follow Us

Arthritis and Exercise

Lambton Physiotherapy

Why Choose Our Clinic?

Quick Links

Follow Us