Arthritis affects 180 million people in India. Are you one of them?

What is Knee Arthritis?

Knee arthritisis a degenerative disease caused by gradual wear and tear and tends to strike after middle age.

Seven symptoms of Arthritis

                                     

 1. Gradual increase in pain

 2. Swelling or tenderness







3. Buckling and locking







4. Cracking or popping sounds






5. Poor range of motion







6. Loss of joint space








7. Deformity

 

Do’s and don’ts for Knee Arthritis

• Don’t ignore the pain : If you are experiencing knee pain, you should try and give it rest. If the pain is of acute onset, use cold packs. If pain persists, consult a doctor 

• Build muscle strength :  Adequate muscle strength is necessary to take off stress from the joints. Concentrate on : 

 Quadriceps

                                       Gluteus           

 Hamstrings

• Don’t rest too much :  Rest is important, but at the same time you should keep moving and be able to identify when you feel tired. 

 

• Maintain a healthy weight : Being overweight puts additional stress on your knees

 

• Don’t wear the wrong shoes : Wear well-fit, soft-soled and cushioned shoes.

 

• Warm up and stretch : Make sure you warm up and stretch properly.

•  Don’t do high impact sports: High impact activities that involve sudden starts and stops are prone to aggravate your knee condition. 

• Play with temperature :  Cold packs should be used in acute onset knee pain for 15-20 minutes twice a day for the first three days. After that you can shift to hot fomentation.

With an advanced infrastructure set on par with latest technological standards and a faculty of skilled professionals, knee arthritis can be successfully treated here.