EDUCATION

Osteoarthritis (OA) develops over time due to many factors. There are no known ways to prevent OA. But there are steps to help keep bones and joints healthy:

  • Maintain a healthy weight to ease stress on joints.
  • Get regular exercise. Strong muscles protect joints from too much stress.
  • Learn the proper technique for exercise and sports.

Healthy bones and joints may slow the onset OA or lower the severity.

REFERENCES:

Osteoarthritis. National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases website. Available at: https://www.niams.nih.gov/health-topics/osteoarthritis. Accessed August 24, 2021.

Osteoarthritis (OA) of the hip. EBSCO DynaMed website. Available at: https://www.dynamed.com/condition/osteoarthritis-oa-of-the-hip. Accessed August 24, 2021.

Osteoarthritis (OA) of the knee. EBSCO DynaMed website. Available at: https://www.dynamed.com/condition/osteoarthritis-oa-of-the-knee. Accessed August 24, 2021.

Last reviewed July 2021 by EBSCO Medical Review Board Laura Lei-Rivera, PT, DPT  Last Updated: 8/24/2021