Jonny Newt

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Osteoarthritis of the Knee Expert

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Main Areas: Knee Osteoarthritis

I have dedicated the last 10 years of mylife helping people deal with the pain of osteoarthritis. Until recently the treatment model for knee arthritis consisted only of painkillers until the pain got too severe, followed by joint replacement surgery.

The modern approach looks to address every stage of the disease process, taking steps to slow the progression of the disease. Some simple (but still relatively unpopular) treatments are effective - weight loss, exercise and the unloader knee brace.

As the general population ages, osteoarthritis is going to become a much bigger issue in society.

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Unloader Knee Braces

Unloader knee braces are a non-surgical treatment for osteoarthritis. They decrease the load taken through the worn part of the knee, reducing the symptoms of pain and swelling. The are rapidly gaining popularity as younger people with knee arthritis look to avoid joint replacement surgery. As the general population ages, osteoarthritis is becoming a much bigger issue in society as the costs for surgical intervention grow exponentially. The traditional treatment model of using painkillers until the pain is unbearable then replacing the joint is now being challenged.r

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The best non-surgical treatments for osteoarthritis - the ones with the best evidence base behind them - unfortunately require will power: Weight Loss, Quadriceps Strengthening, and Lifestyle Changes. The "easy" option with growing supporting evidence is the Unloader Knee Brace.

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