OSTEOARTHRITIS OF THE KNEE – Day to Day Tips

Day to day Tips 

• Pace your activities through the day – don’t tackle all the physical jobs at once.
• Wear low-heeled shoes with soft, thick soles (trainers are ideal). Thicker soles will act as shock absorbers.
• Use a walking stick to reduce the weight and stress on your painful knee.
• Use the handrail for support when climbing stairs.
• Don’t keep your knee still in a bent position for too long, it will stiffen up.
• Think about modifying your home, car or workplace to reduce unnecessary strain on your knee.
• Learn to relax your muscles and let the tension out of your body.
• Use heat/ice packs to help eases pain and stiffness.
• Knee braces for osteoarthritis are available.
• Speak to your doctor or therapist first for recommendations or referrals for any of the above.