Question 1

what is a good exercise for a person with knee arthritis?

Accepted Answer

No running!: Body as a whole, or knee. I favor cycling outdoors, because your body weight is off the knee and you are not dropping weight in stride which can bring nearly 1000 lbs of force on the knee joint. A schwinn airdyne is very good, because you also use arms and spread the work to upper extremity as well. Isometric exercises are also helpful!

Question 2

what is knee arthritis?

Accepted Answer

Damage to cartilage: Arthritis by definition is damage to the cartilage that coats the end of bones in a joint.  As this damage gets more severe, it leads to inflammation, pain, swelling and even progressive deformities.  A variety of treatments are available depending on the stage of progresion of the arthritis.

Question 3

what is the best way to treat knee arthritis?

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Knee arthritis: Depending on the degree of damage, there is glucosamine and chondroitin supplements, steroid knee injections, synthetic joint fluid injections to attempt to salvage cartilage, and then joint replacement.

Question 4

what are the causes of knee arthritis and cure?

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Many! No : Too many causes, from mechanical to inflammatory.  Therefore there is no one cure. First and foremost: the diagnosis for your "knee" problem. Lab tests, x-rays, a thorough history and physical (these are foremost!), can help answer the best approach to treatment!  hopefully, your arthritis  can be corrected!

Question 5

which type of medicine do you get for knee arthritis?

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NSAIDs : Assuming the arthritis being asked about is osteoarthritis.....The most common first line medicine is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (nsaid).  Many fall in this category including naprosyn, (naproxen) ibuprofen, diclfenac, etc.
If these medications and physical therapy fail, then injections with local anesthetics and corticosteroids are often recommended.

Question 6

swollen knee, arthritis, knee won't respond, what causes the knee to not respond?

Accepted Answer

Swollen: Likely an effusion, which can come from fluid production from the joint lining, or synovium. Other causes to consider:  gout, infection, etc.

Question 7

does prolotherapy help with chronic knee arthritis?

Accepted Answer

No: There is no evidence that it is helpful.

Question 8

what're some ways to loosen up a stiff knee (arthritis)?

Accepted Answer

Low-impact exercise: Riding the stationary bike or using the eliptical machine and judiciously using anti-inflammatory medications (follow the label) can help with your symptoms.  Icing the knee is also helpful.

Question 9

what are the symptoms of it band syndrome or knee arthritis?

Accepted Answer

Pain with activity: Iliotibial band syndrome (@ knee) can result in lateral (outside) knee pain as the tight it band snaps across the prominent lateral femoral epicondyle above the actual knee joint line. Arthritis will present with crepitance and knee joint swelling and even cracking and popping as the arthritic irregular joint surfaces rub against one another with motion. Xrays, exam, & history will determine cause.

Question 10

knee arthritis from deep knee bends in hs. are they still doing those?

Accepted Answer

Maybe: Squats are hard on the knees but do not necessarily cause arthritis. Many people still do lunges and squats for exercise.

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