osteoarthritis

osteoarthritis

Question (Posted on : 24 Jul 2009 )

Thank you very much for your response regarding my query on overweight. I am not diabetic but suffer from osteoarthritis from 15 years. Kindly help me in providing a diet chart and what type of exercises that I should do for reducing weight. I have recently had a pcl sub-total tear of the right leg (7 months ago). Can I go for long walks. I am not able to walk fast because of the pain and stiffness in the right leg. Will slow walking help me to reduce weight.

Doctor's Response (Posted on : 25 Jul 2009 )

A patient with osteoarhtritis of knee joint ,like you can be treated with the following methods which often gives the gratifying results.It consists of the following 1.Weight reduction 2.Avoidance of stress and strain to the affected joint in day to day activities...like standing,walking,running whenever possible 3.Local application of heat provides relief of pain and stiffness 4.Exercises for building the muscles controlling the joint help in providing stability to the joint. Please consult a physiotherapist

Diseases Information

Osteoarthritis (OA) is a degenerative joint disease, it normally occurs when the cartilage becomes damaged due to aging or due to injury or illness.

The cartilage is designed to cushion the ends of the bones that are located in the joints. This prevents them from rubbing together which...More

Arthritis is a condition which can affect the musculoskeletal system by breaking down the cartilage. Arthritis is a term that includes a group of disorders that affect joints and muscles. When a joint is inflamed it may be swollen, tender, warm to the touch or red. Surrounding each joint is a pro...More

News Letters Information

Arthritis is a health condition associated with problem in joints in the body. Osteoarthritis is the commonly known form. This is caused due to trauma or infection of the joint resulting in degeneration of joints. Rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis and septic arthritis are some of the othe...More

Indicators Information

• Muscle weakness.

• Difficulty in lifting head , walking, running, or climbing stairs.

• Walks with his legs apart and walks on toes.

• Frequen...More

• Low blood pressure

• Dizziness or Lightheadedness

• Blurry vision

• Fainting

• Cold, calmy and pale skin

• Unk...More

• Chest pain with sensation of tightness, pressure and squeezing.