how can osteoarthritis affect you?

• There are effective treatments available for osteoarthritis sufferers, such as the GLA:D program, which is a structured exercise program to decrease pain and improve the strength of your joints.

• Patients often report reduced quality of life, pain in the morning or after activity, joint stiffness and loss of range of motion, swelling, inflammation of the joint and a reduced ability to perform daily tasks such as getting in/out of a chair or going up or down stairs.

• This is why strength training and exercise are so important. It can maintain or improve your function on daily activities as well as reducing your pain.