Is Your Mobility Affected?

The osteoarthritisOsteoarthritis
Arthritis typically with onset during middle or old age that is characterized by degenerative (gradual deterioration of joint) and sometimes abnormal growth in the bone and cartilage of one or more joints and a progressive wearing down of opposing joint surfaces with consequent distortion of joint position and is marked symptomatically especially by pain, swelling, and stiffness; abbreviation (OA) (OA) in your knees may have affected your ability to move freely more than you realize. To check your mobility, try the movements below that illustrate typical daily activities. Pay close attention to how easy or difficult they are for you today compared to a time before you had OA. If you have difficulty performing any of the movements shown, it may be time to speak with your doctor about your knee pain and about living with osteoarthritis.