Arthritis, Osteoarthritis

Also called degenerative arthritis it is the most common type. It's a wear-and-tear condition that occurs when the cartilage in your knee deteriorates with use and age. Osteoarthritis usually develops gradually and tends to cause varying degrees of pain and swelling when you stand or walk and before a change in the weather.

It also can lead to stiffness, (especially in the morning and after you've been active), and to a loss of flexibility in your knee joints.

There's no known cure for osteoarthritis, but treatments can help to reduce pain and maintain joint movement. Your doctor may recommend a combination of treatments that include medication for pain relief, self-care, physiotherapy and occupational therapy. In some cases, surgical procedures may be necessary.

Fortunately, you can relieve much of the discomfort associated with osteoarthritis through healthy-living strategies and self-care techniques.

Different types of exercise achieve different goals. Check with your doctor before beginning a regular exercise rehabilitation program. KNEEHAB® when used as part of your exercise programme will optimise your treatment therapy, restoring your strength and joint movement with maximum control.

The quadriceps muscle is the most important stabilizer of the knee. If you suffer from osteoarthritis the resultant pain and swelling often cause disuse, which leads to muscle weakness and joint stiffness. An essential component of your therapy is strengthening of the quadriceps muscle and KNEEHAB® is ideal for this purpose.

KNEEHAB® is an innovative and clinically proven, garment-based Electrical Muscle Stimulation (EMS) device. It is designed specifically to treat quadriceps atrophy (thigh muscle wastage) that arises from being unable to exercise effectively. It re-educates the muscle by sending gentle electrical pulses through pads placed on the surface of the skin. This electrical stimulation applied to the motor nerve strengthens the quadriceps muscle through cycles of contraction and relaxation.

It is recommended that KNEEHAB® be used in conjunction with voluntary exercise in order to optimize and control your rehabilitation.