According to the Royal Australia College of General Practice (RACGP) guidelines for Hip and Knee Osteoarthritis- Primary treatment for Osteoarthritis includes: – Education: learning about the condition is a wonderful way to build knowledge and know how to manage the condition. – Exercise: Exe…

According to the Royal Australia College of General Practice (RACGP) guidelines for Hip and Knee Osteoarthritis- Primary treatment for Osteoarthritis includes:

– Education: learning about the condition is a wonderful way to build knowledge and know how to manage the condition.
– Exercise: Exercises has been shown to be one of the best treatments for Osteoarthritis. Exercise can help reduce pain and make daily activities easier.
– Weight Control (if indicated): For people who are overweight, the load on the joint is much more (2-3x greater) than the actual amount of body weight applied.

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