Knee OA PEAK Program

Vitalis Physiotherapy, a ‘physiotherapist near me’, utilises the Knee OAPEAK Program (Knee Osteoarthritis) to:

Lower pain

Increase stength

Improve knee functionality

About the condition

What is Osteoarthritis?

Osteoarthritis is a disorder that can affect any moveable joint of the body, for example knees, hips, and hands. It can display itself as a breakdown of tissues and abnormal changes to the cell structures of joints. It may be initiated by injury, that activate maladaptive repair responses. As the joint tries to repair, it can lead to other problems.

Complex disorder of synovial joints, affecting all joint tissues.
Clinical syndrome of joint pain, functional limitation, and impaired quality of life.
Chronic disease with varying symptom severity.

Overview

Osteoarthritic Knee

Symptoms

Knee OA Symptoms:

Major risk factors for worsening pain / physical function:

Attending PEAK Knee OA Online Program

What you will need:

Setting up for Telehealth:

Connecting:

Usage related pain – mechanical
Short lived morning stiffness < 30min
Feeling of giving way or buckling
Impaired physical function such as walking or stairs
Bony enlargement and tenderness
Limited ROM
Ligamentous instability
Altered gait pattern
Increasing age > 45 years old
Increasing body mass index
Increased co-morbidity count
Higher baseline severity (both radiographic and symptomatic)
Bilateral knee symptoms
Depressive symptoms
Muscle weakness
Slower walking speed

Need Help?

Are you suffering from knee oa peak program? Contact Vitalis Physiotherapy now. Call our friendly team on 0410 559 856.

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