What is the first-line treatment for Knee osteoarthritis?

This protocol covers the structured first-line management of knee osteoarthritis, drawing on recommendations across multiple clinical practice guidelines.

Treatment Approach

The first-line approach centres on education and self-management programs together with structured exercise-based interventions, with a range of additional modalities incorporated according to individual patient factors.

The full protocol specifies each intervention, its selection criteria, and sequencing — access it below.

Instant Access to Structured Evidence-Based Regimens

References

DOI: 10.1016/j.rdc.2022.03.009.

All guidelines made moderate to strong recommendations for education and self-management as part of OA management.

Patients with OA should be advised to engage in regular low impact aerobic exercise (land or aquatic-based) and to lose weight if overweight.

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