Osteoarthritis is a common disease, especially in the elderly. The knee is the most vulnerable part of the body for osteoarthritis patients, and pain and swelling are the most common symptoms. To protect your knees, here are some suggestions.
1. Control your weight. Obesity can increase pressure on the knees, which can lead to pain and injury. Controlling the pressure on the joints by losing weight can help reduce swelling and pain symptoms.
2. Choose the right exercise. Choosing low-pressure exercise, such as swimming, yoga, and cycling, can strengthen muscles and improve joint flexibility, reducing pressure on the knees.
3. Environmental adjustment: Avoid living in a cold, humid environment, and keep the room dry and warm to reduce the risk of joints getting damp and cold.
4. Keep warm: Especially in winter, pay attention to keeping your feet, legs and knees warm. You can wear cotton knee or leg pads.
5. Dietary adjustment: Increase the intake of foods rich in protein, calcium, collagen and is of lavones to promote joint health and lubrication.
6. Avoid adverse activities: Avoid staying in one position for a long time, and reduce activities such as climbing stairs and doing Tai Chi that may increase the burden on the knee joint.
7. Use assistive tools: Use crutches or other assistive tools when necessary to reduce the burden on the knee joint, especially when walking.
8. Correct posture. Staying in the same posture for a long time can also put pressure on the knees, especially sitting for a long time. To maintain a correct posture, avoid staying in the same posture for a long time.
9. Wear suitable shoes. Suitable shoes can provide adequate support and reduce pressure on the knee joints, while also helping to protect the feet and lower limbs.
10. Physical therapy. Physical therapy can help strengthen muscles and joints, increase flexibility, and reduce pain and discomfort.
11. Orthopedic surgery injection. Hyaluronic acid injection for orthopedic surgery can relieve the knee pains and improve knee functions. Singjoint® is made from the non-animal original and good biocompatibility hyaluronate gel, it's of high viscoelasticity and lubricity. It can be used as an orthopedics agent to improve the joint function.
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In short, protecting the knees is very important, and arthritis patients can take some preventive measures to reduce the burden and pain on the joints and improve the quality of life.