Knee osteoarthritis, often called wear-and-tear arthritis, happens when the cartilage that cushions the knee joint gradually thins. It commonly starts between the late 40s and early 60s, and is more common in women and in people who are overweight.
Exercise is one of the most effective treatments for knee osteoarthritis. Physiotherapy builds strength around the knee, eases pain and helps you keep walking, climbing stairs and doing what you enjoy.
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- Knee pain, stiffness and swelling from osteoarthritis
- Strengthening exercise as the main treatment
- Pain relief with hands-on treatment, heat and SIS therapy
- Advice on activity, weight and walking aids
- Ageing of the joint cartilage
- Previous knee injury or surgery
- Repeated heavy load on the knee
- Being overweight
- Pain that is worse with walking, stairs or squatting
- Stiffness in the morning or after sitting
- Swelling
- A grinding or creaking feeling when moving
How physiotherapy helps
- Assessment: We check your knee, hip and walking, and agree goals such as walking further or managing stairs.
- Exercise: Strengthening for the thigh and hip muscles, balance work and low-impact fitness.
- Pain relief: Heat, hands-on treatment, and SIS therapy, electrical stimulation or ultrasound where helpful.
- Daily life: Advice on pacing activity, footwear, walking aids and weight management.
Our doctor is on site and can prescribe pain relief or anti-inflammatory medicine, arrange scans, or discuss an injection if it is needed.
- a hot, red, very swollen knee, especially with fever
- the knee suddenly gives way or locks
- calf pain and swelling
Book physiotherapy for knee osteoarthritis
One-to-one sessions with our AHPC-registered physiotherapist at 79 Serangoon Garden Way, from $200 for 45 minutes. Home physiotherapy also available.
Frequently asked questions
Is walking bad for knee osteoarthritis?
No. Staying active is good for the knee. We will help you find the right amount and type of activity.
Will I need a knee replacement?
Many people manage well for years with exercise and other treatment. If symptoms become severe, our doctor can refer you to a specialist.
Do I need a referral?
No, you can book physiotherapy directly. If you need medical review, our doctor is on site.
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Information reviewed by our physiotherapy team at Ashford Medical Centre. This page is general information and is not a substitute for a personal assessment.
