Are you an HCF member and suffer with knee or hip osteoarthritis (OA)? Currently HCF are offering a fully reimbursed GLA:D program to their members who meet the eligible criteria. The program will be funded as a Chronic Disease Management Program (CDMP) and no amounts...
If you suffer with hip or knee osteoarthritis you should be doing GLA:D. Why should you do GLA:D? Initial treatment of osteoarthritis (OA) should always include education, exercise and weight lose. Unfortunately not everyone starts with this approach, despite this being based on all the evidence and...
As outlined in Osteoarthritis - What is the best treatment?, exercise is one of the first line treatments for this condition. What exercise is best? Land-based exercise such as walking and strength training are all effective in managing OA. We recommend any exercise or group of exercises...
How can you treat osteoarthritis (OA)? Currently, there is no known way of curing cartilage loss. Initial treatment focuses on reducing symptoms and improving function of the joint. Based on evidence, the recommended treatment for osteoarthritis is outlined in Figure 1. Figure 1. The treatment of...
What is Osteoarthritis? Osteoarthritis (OA) is a disease which affects the entire joint. It can occur in any joint but most commonly affects the knees, hips and hands. OA is the most common chronic condition of the joints and is the leading cause of physical inactivity in...