Non-pharmacological approaches for the treatment of osteoarthritis
Affiliations:
(1) Université Paris Descartes
(2) AP-HP, Groupe Hospitalier Cochin, Service de rééducation
(3) INSERM, U747, Laboratoire de Pharmacologie, Toxicologie et Signalisation Moléculaire
Source: Best Pract Res Clin Rheumatol. 2010 Feb;24(1):93-106
DOI: 10.1016/j.berh.2009.08.013
Publication date:
2010 Feb
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Availability: abstract
Copyright: © 2009 Elsevier Ltd. Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
Language: English
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Correspondence address: Rannou F,
Service de Rééducation, Hôpital Cochin, 27, Rue du Faubourg Saint-Jacques 75014, Paris, France.
Tel.: +33 1 58 41 25 35; Fax: +33 1 58 41 25 45.
Email : francois.rannou@cch.aphp.fr
Service de Rééducation, Hôpital Cochin, 27, Rue du Faubourg Saint-Jacques 75014, Paris, France.
Tel.: +33 1 58 41 25 35; Fax: +33 1 58 41 25 45.
Email : francois.rannou@cch.aphp.fr
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Article abstract
For the most part, non-pharmacological approaches are recommended for osteoarthritis treatment. This recommendation is based mainly on biomechanical observations leading to a modulation of the symptomatic loading joint. Approaches include orthoses, insoles, exercise, diet and patient education. The approach used for each osteoarthritis site must be adapted for the individual patient. Here, we use an evidence-based approach, including the European League Against Rheumatism (EULAR) and Osteoarthritis Research Society International (OARSI) recommendations, to summarise the non-pharmacological treatments available for knee, hip and hand osteoarthritis and to help the physician in daily clinical practice.