The Management of Knee Osteoarthritis

Course overview

All clinical physical therapists encounter both patients with osteoarthritis (OA) of the knee or who have potential for developing the disease. OA is the leading cause of disability in the general population of the U.S. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention confirms that approximately one in three adults with arthritis reported limitation in their usual activities. Arthritis of the knee alone afflicts more than 4 million people. The number of first-time total knee replacements (TKRs) is expected to skyrocket 673% to 3.48 billion by 2030. Physical therapy is a treatment option used to prevent physical impairment and restore functional ability through the use of exercise, physical modalities, and patient education.