Overview of Osteoarthritis Rehabilitation

Osteoarthritis (OA) is a chronic disease process affecting synovial joints, particularly large weight-bearing joints. OA is particularly common in older patients but can occur in younger patients either through a genetic mechanism or, more commonly, because of previous joint trauma.
Rehabilitation for patients with OA can be provided in various forms, including the following:

• Physical therapy
• Occupational therapy
• Medication
• Intra-articular injections
• Surgery