Osteoarthritis: Movement Is Medicine
Regular low-impact exercise, weight management, and physiotherapy remain first-line therapy.
Healthlife Editorial Team
Medical writers
Osteoarthritis is the leading cause of adult disability worldwide, most often affecting knees, hips, and hands.
Non-drug care
Strengthening exercises, aerobic activity, weight loss (each kg lost = 4 kg less load on the knee).
When to consider surgery
Persistent pain, functional loss, and joint destruction despite optimal conservative care.
Corticosteroid injections give short-term relief; hyaluronic acid remains debated.
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