Osteoarthritis
Exercises for Osteoarthritis
The health of our joints is maintained through regular relaxed movement and maintaining the strength of the muscles around it. Exercise should form the core part of your treatment.
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Don’t
Treatments which are not recommended by National Guidelines:
- Acupuncture or dry needling
- Electrotherapy treatments such as TENS machines
- Routine use of insoles, braces, tape, splints or supports
- Hyaluronic acid injections
- Glucosamine and chondroitin supplements
Do
Treatments which may be considered:
- Manual therapy but only alongside exercise, as there is not enough evidence to support its use alone for managing osteoarthritis
- Walking stick or aid, only if it is likely to improve movement and function
See NICE guidelines for Osteoarthritis for further information