Knee Trouble?
Article Title: Preventing and Managing Knee Osteoarthritis: Insights from Sanitätshaus Urban & Kemmler's Lecture Series
In a bid to educate the public about knee osteoarthritis, Sanitätshaus Urban & Kemmler, a well-established provider of orthopedic aids in Weiden, Upper Palatinate, recently organised a lecture series. Experts from ONZ Weiden, physiotherapy practice Schuppenhauer, and dietitian Christina Rathgeber shared their knowledge on the topic.
Knee osteoarthritis, a common degenerative disease, affects 23.8 percent of people over 60 in Germany. Symptoms often include knee pain when climbing stairs or carrying heavy loads. Early measures advised by the experts for those affected by gonarthrosis include proper nutrition and simple exercises.
Maintaining a healthy weight is crucial as excess body weight increases stress on the knee joints. Regular exercise, particularly low-impact activities such as swimming, cycling, and walking, help strengthen muscles around the knee. Strength training, building strength in the quadriceps and hamstrings, supports knee stability. It's also important to avoid joint overuse and use supportive shoes to improve alignment and reduce strain. Preventing injuries during sports and avoiding accidents that could damage the joint are equally vital.
For those already suffering from knee osteoarthritis, treatment options are available. Physical therapy, tailored exercises, improve flexibility, strength, and reduce pain. Medications such as pain relievers like acetaminophen, NSAIDs, or topical creams can also provide relief. Weight management, ongoing weight control to minimize joint load, is another crucial aspect. Assistive devices like braces, orthotics, or walking aids can support the joint, while injections of corticosteroids or hyaluronic acid can reduce inflammation and lubricate the joint.
In severe cases, therapies and the supply of orthoses for pain reduction may be considered. Surgical options, such as arthroscopy, osteotomy, or knee replacement surgery, might be considered in extreme cases.
Bernd Urban, managing director and orthopedic technician master at Sanitätshaus Urban & Kemmler, emphasized the importance of informing those affected about self-help measures to avoid living with pain for years. He also highlighted that the test week organised by Sanitätshaus Urban & Kemmler, where patients could try out orthoses free of charge and without obligation, was a step towards achieving this goal.
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For more detailed information about the Sanitätshaus Urban & Kemmler lecture series, you might consider contacting them directly or checking if they have published any summaries or materials online.
- In addition to seeking medical treatment and physical therapy, individuals with knee osteoarthritis could benefit from incorporating fitness-and-exercise like swimming, cycling, and walking into their health-and-wellness routine to strengthen the muscles around the knee.
- Mental-health is not only important for overall well-being, but also plays a crucial role in various aspects of life, such as in the case of Ottmar Hitzfeld who discussed how mental health struggles affected his ability to become the national team's coach.
- To complement traditional medical treatments, some individuals might find relief in alternative therapies-and-treatments, such as the use of orthoses for pain reduction, or injections of corticosteroids or hyaluronic acid, which can reduce inflammation and lubricate the joint.
