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Did you
know, that approximately
300,000 total knee replacements
are performed each year?
If
you are informed that you
may be a candidate for one
your self, it is recommended
that you choose a doctor
that performs at least 30 of
these surgeries each year by
the American Arthritis
Foundation.
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Office Locations
Schenectady
1533 Union Street
Schenectady, NY 12309
(518) 381-9166
Scotia/Glenville
42 Saratoga Rd.
Glenville,NY 12302
(518) 399-6861
Rotterdam/Guilderland
3434 Carman Rd.
Schenectady, NY 12303
(518) 356-7445
Clifton Park
1 Halfmoon Executive
Park Dr.
Clifton Park, NY 12065
(518) 371-6777
Latham
1182 Troy Schenectady Rd
Suite LL02
Latham, NY 12110
(518)220-9705
Troy
564 Hoosick St.
Troy, NY 12180
(518) 273-2715
West Sand Lake
43 Mall
West Sand Lake, NY 12196
(518) 674-1744
Amsterdam
178 Clizbe Ave.
Amsterdam, NY 12010
(518) 842-1425
Tamarac
Tamarac Plaza
PO Box 118
3991 State Rte. 2
Cropseyville, NY 12052
(518) 279-4610
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Hand Therapy at
Guilderland Accepting New Patients
Located within our
Rotterdam/Guilderland office is
Hand Therapy at Guilderland.
Sheryl Sturn OTR/L, CHT is
available for all hand therapy
needs.
Call 630-6167
to schedule an appointment.
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Knee Osteoarthritis |
Knee
Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most
common type of osteoarthritis.
It is also the most common cause
of disability in the United
States. More than 10 million
Americans have knee
osteoarthritis. The cartilage
that lines the ends of your
bones and joints is called
articular cartilage. This
cartilage deteriorates because
of osteoarthritis.
Healthy Knee
Knee with OA
The condition can be caused
by:
- previous knee
injury
- repetitive
strain on the knee
- fractures,
ligament tear, and meniscus
injury which can affect
alignment and promote wear and
tear
- genetics
which make some people more
likely to develop knee
osteoarthritis
- obesity
- problems with
subchondral bone (the bone layer
underneath cartilage)
Knee OA typically
develops gradually over time.
Symptoms can include:
pain (mild,
moderate, or severe)
stiffness
limited range
of motion in the knee
localized
swelling
Knee OA pain is
usually worse following
activity, especially overuse of
the affected knee. Stiffness can
worsen after prolonged sitting.
As knee osteoarthritis
progresses, symptoms generally
become more severe. Pain is
usually worse with weightbearing
but can become more constant
over time.
Knee
osteoarthritis cannot be cured.
Treatments for OA can include:
- Medication
(Acetaminophen, NSAIDS, Celebrex,
Opioid analgesic medications are
available for patients who need
stronger pain relief)
- local intra-articular
injections of
steroids
or
viscosupplements
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exercise /
physical therapy
- weight loss
if
overweight
- Knee
replacement surgery
Getting diagnosed
and treated while knee OA is
still in the early stages is
most beneficial. Many people can
effectively manage mild to
moderate knee osteoarthritis if
treated early
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this. Please feel free to email
any requests for specific topics
to be addressed or questions you
might have regarding physical
therapy and we will do our best
to address them in upcoming
newsletters. Email requests to
ptrotterdam@aol.com
attn.
Kevin
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Exercises for
Knee Osteoarthritis
Depending on the severity of an
individual's knee OA, exercise
may be effective in helping
maintain function and also
reduce pain. Some examples are
seen below.
Do each exercise 10-15
times 3-4 times per
week. Increase
repetitions as you get
stronger. You may also
add light ankle weights.
For the muscle stretch
exercise below hold
stretch for up to 20
seconds and repeat 8-10
times. Do this daily if
possible. especially if
you lack full knee
extension
(straightening).
4. Hip Abduction in
Standing
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Therapy Associates of Schenectady, P.C.
