Knee osteoarthritis, medically known as gonarthrosis, is a common joint problem that occurs as a result of the cartilage tissue in the knee joint wearing out, thinning, and bones beginning to rub against each other over time. The severe pain felt while taking a step, movement restrictions, and difficulties experienced in daily activities directly and very seriously affect the quality of life of patients.
When diagnosed with osteoarthritis, many patients fall into fear, thinking that knee replacement surgery is the only solution. The good news is; with the "non-surgical knee osteoarthritis treatment" we apply in our Beylikdüzü FizyoKa physiotherapy clinic, many of our patients can step into an active and pain-free life again without the need for a surgical operation.
Symptoms That Herald Knee Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis is an insidious disease. If you are experiencing one or more of the following symptoms, the wear process in your joint has begun:
- Constant or intermittent pain in the knee that increases with movement and relieves with rest
- Difficulty experienced especially when going up and down stairs, climbing hills, or squatting
- Joint stiffness felt upon waking up in the morning or after sitting motionless for a long time
- Clicking, grating, or crackling (crepitation) sounds coming from the knee joint
- In advanced stages, a decrease in mobility, such as the inability to fully straighten or bend the leg
Why Should Non-Surgical Treatment Be Preferred?
Non-surgical physiotherapy methods eliminate the risks of surgical complications such as anesthesia, infection, and prolonged bed rest. Our aim is to alleviate pain naturally, reduce the mechanical load on the cartilage by strengthening the muscles supporting the joint, and ensure a much faster return to daily life.
Our Knee Osteoarthritis Treatment Approaches at FizyoKa
At our Beylikdüzü physiotherapy center, a completely personalized treatment plan is created for each patient according to the level of damage in the joint. The main steps we apply in treatment are:
- Clinical Exercise and Physical Therapy: By strengthening the muscles around the knee (especially the front thigh - Quadriceps muscle), we ensure that the body weight is placed on the muscles, not the joint.
- Manual Therapy: These are special hand techniques applied to relax the kneecap (patella) and joint space, and to maintain the bending/straightening mobility of the knee.
- Electrotherapy Applications: We use technological devices such as ultrasound and TENS to relieve acute pain attacks and reduce edema (swelling) within the joint.
- Weight Control and Ergonomics: Every 1 kg gained applies an extra 3-4 kg of pressure to the knee. We provide lifestyle adjustments and correct posture training to reduce the load on the joint.
Early Intervention Saves You From Surgery
Knee osteoarthritis is not an ailment that heals on its own and passes over time; on the contrary, it progresses constantly if precautions are not taken. However, with early diagnosis and correct physiotherapy intervention, cartilage destruction can be slowed down or even stopped. If you are also hesitating to go for a walk with your loved ones and limiting your steps due to your knee pain, contact our FizyoKa clinic in Beylikdüzü before it is too late and get support from our expert physiotherapists.
