Physiotherapists As "Osteoarthritis Coaches"
Physiotherapists are well placed to be osteoarthritis coaches. Clinicians such as physiotherapists are needed to take on the role of “health coach” in the management of osteoarthritis.
There are three things we need to make happen with osteoarthritis management, (1) communicating the correct message to the patient (2) Ensuring the treatment is focused on guideline recommended strategies for the patient and (3) placing the patient at the centre and allowing them to be the one in charge of their care.
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Why is Weight Loss in Osteoarthritis Important?
Reducing your body weight is important for you to better manage your osteoarthritis. Even losing a small amount of your weight ( 5 %) will assist in reducing your pain and improving you function. Combining weight loss and exercise together is even more effective .
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What's in an X-ray ?
Images for your osteoarthritis are often done unnecessarily. In the first instance, an X-Ray of your joint such as the knee or hip may not be required. Health professionals such as physiotherapists can diagnose osteoarthritis from your examination and questions we ask you. So when is the right time to get an X-Ray or an MRI of your joint ? What do your imaging findings really mean ?
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What is Osteoarthritis ?
Osteoarthritis should be viewed as a whole of joint disease rather then “wear and tear “. Understanding what osteoarthritis is helps us to understand why first line treatments such as exercise are effective in making your knee joint “healthier” and reduce pain.
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