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Physiotherapy clinic in Tambaram Are you Looking for Physiotherapy Treatment in Tambaram, Sunshine Super Speciality Physiotherapy Clinic, We Provide Electrotherapy, Exercise and Manual Therapy, Orthopedic, Neuro, Cardio, Pediatric, Sports and Geriatric Rehabilitation, Post Operative Physiotherapy Treatment, Fracture Rehabilitation, pain free movement. Knee osteoarthritis . Knee osteoarthritis is a common diagnosis provided to those that experience knee pain and have a decrease in function. Many believe that the symptoms are from structural damage that has occurred through over use, “wear and tear, ” or repetitive impact. This leaves many people believing this needs to be fixed through surgical methods. . Our current body of evidence actually shows quite a different picture and instead indicates that this is not a condition in isolation but one that reflects the whole person. Instead of it being reflective of just structure, we instead see biopsychosocial factors impacting the inflammatory processes occurring and the sensitivity of the tissues involved. Further, the behaviors of the individual influence the pain and disability the person experiences. . A recent article was released on this topic which puts forth three steps that need to be implemented to help improve the care offered for knee osteoarthritis. . 1. Change the message - our patient’s have not been receiving the best explanation around the condition or how to manage it and we need to address that first and foremost. - Explaining that the knee pain is modifiable. - It is associated with sensitized structures. - It is influenced by biopsychosocial factors more than structural changes. Introduce changing the narrative as possible, bring in analogies, reflection, etc. 2. Change the treatment focus - instead of treating the structure, take a person-centered approach. - Education for empowerment - Targeted exercise therapy - Physical activity support and encouragement - Weightloss where appropriate 3. Put the patient in charge - increase self-efficacy and internal locus of control. - Build a positive biopsychosocial mindset for self management and not relying on over dependence on passive therapy or quick fixes. - Develop confidence in physical activity - Guide in weightloss as needed - Help find management of comorbidities - Coach for healthy lifestyle choices - Use decision aids for considering surgery Caneiro JP et al. Three steps to changing the narrative about knee osteoarthritis care: a call to action. Br J Sports Med. 2019. (Epub). SUNSHINE ® SUPER SPECIALITY PHYSIOTHERAPY CLINIC - #DrParthiban #Sunshinephysioclinic.in #Physiotherapyclinicintambaram DR.M.P. PARTHIBAN.M.P.T (Ortho), Chief Orthopedic Physiotherapist, Call for Appointments: - 9345122177 East Tambaram, CHENNAI