Myth Busters: Knee Arthritis Edition

Knee arthritis is a common condition that often causes knee pain and stiffness, which can limit daily and recreational activities. There are a lot of myths and misperceptions about which treatments can best reduce symptoms and whether surgery is needed. Things got more confusing when the New York Times recently published “Intense Strength Training Does Not Ease Knee Pain, Study Finds” based on the results of a research trial for individuals with knee arthritis. In this Therapy Thursday, myths will be busted with evidence to help you manage knee arthritis symptoms and stay active. This week’s presenter: Carla Hill, PT, DPT, OCS, has been a physical therapist for 20 years with a passion to help patients with orthopedic conditions improve their ability to participate in an active lifestyle. She is a board-certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist and is certified as an Exercise Expert for Aging Adults. In addition to working with patients in the clinic, she collaborates on clinic trials with researchers at the UNC Thurston Arthritis Research Center and teaches PT students and residents.