@rehabscientist: 💥𝐊𝐧𝐞𝐞 𝐀𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐬💥 —— 👉Here’s a great video from @Experience Anatomy that shows what osteoarthritis looks like on the retropatellar surface (backside of the kneecap). This particular type of arthritis is usually referred to as chondromalacia patella. 🔎Osteoarthritis (OA) is degenerative condition of the cartilage present in our joints and most commonly affects the knee and hip. Symptoms usually include pain, swelling, joint stiffness, limited range of motion and difficulty with many functional tasks. Severe pain or functional loss associated with OA of the knee or hip often leads to joint replacement surgery. 🧠Many individuals with OA are told that exercise will harm their joint(s) and encouraged to avoid many activities. While it is important to respect one’s symptoms and progress gradually, it should be known that properly dosed exercise can actually improve the health of cartilage. Furthermore, strengthening the muscles that surround a given joint can actually help to reduce stress on cartilage and other sensitive structures. 📚Reference: Bricca A, et al. Impact of exercise on articular cartilage in people at risk of, or with established, knee osteoarthritis: a systematic review of randomised controlled trials. Br J Sports Med. 2019. #rehabscience #kneearthritis #kneepain

Dr. Tom Walters, DPT

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Sunday 13 July 2025 13:06:30 GMT