Physiotherapy in the treatment of osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis is a disease of the joints that can occur in people of any age due to wear and tear, injury, family history, obesity, or physical disability. 520 million people worldwide suffer from osteoarthritis, 60 percent of whom are middle-aged. Every 10 in the world.
The number of people with osteoarthritis is increasing by 48 percent annually, making it the 11th leading cause of disability.
Osteoarthritis causes pain in joints and muscles, and difficulty in movement. May even be disabled. 'Multidisciplinary' treatment is most effective in 'preventive', 'curative', and 'rehabilitative' areas of healthcare in osteoarthritis. Medicines in the treatment of this disease help to reduce pain. Physiotherapist-directed exercises and electrotherapy reduce pain by mobilizing...