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6 Common Treatments for Osteoarthritis

Physical therapy

Most physical therapies include a handful of exercises and other activities recommended by a physiotherapist or doctor. These activities, sometimes done under the close supervision of the physiotherapist, are designed to help reduce pain and improve your range of motion.

Depending on the severity of your condition, they may recommend support accessories to help perform daily tasks and take pressure off your joints. Jar openers, scooters, joint braces, and steering wheel grips may be recommended by your physiotherapist. These devices improve comfort and limit further joint damage. Some people who find it difficult to walk on their own can get walking frames to aid them. If you need any of these things, your physiotherapist will help you get used to them.