Knee pain and Physiotherapy: Osteoarthritis is the most common cause of pain and disability in the knee joint. The knee joint is formed by, the end of the thigh bone (femur) and shin bone (tibia) which are covered in smooth articular cartilage. Between the two bones sits a second type of cartilage, called the menisci, which act as shock absorber pads in your knee. Joint fluid also adds lubrication to the knee. Osteoarthritis (OA) is a general wear and tear process and starts with a gradual loss of this surface cartilage which over time results in areas of exposed bone (bone on bone) and the loss of the lubricating fluid. With knee OA there will be always be associated joint stiffness and muscle weakness of the quadriceps, hamstrings and hip abductor muscles. What are the symptoms of Knee Osteoarthritis? Symptoms vary from person to person but typically include some of the below. Knee pain Stiffness and/or pain after rest Morning stiffness lasting more than 30 minutes Occasional swelling, local inflammation, hot/warm joint Crepitus (“crunchy”sounding joint) Loss of muscle strength Loss of range of movement Increasing difficulty with physical function. Getting a knee replacement is one approach. The artificial knee is only likely to last 15 or 20 years, after which the person.Physiotherapy for knees can help to decrease pain and increase strength. It can improve your mobility, making it easier to stand, walk and climb stairs.Making life easier without surgery is Physiotherapy! #physiotherapy #chiropractor #chiropractic #kneepain #healthandfitness