Osteoarthritis (OA) is debilitating because it affects every aspect of one's daily life. In addition to the pain, stiffness and lack of mobility associated with OA, one may also have trouble performing everyday activities. Osteoarthritis can also damage muscles and ligaments, making it difficult to climb stairs. Total knee replacement surgery represents one of the most impressive orthopaedic surgical advances of the twentieth century, the essential role rehabilitation plays in both pre and post-operative stages cannot be underestimated. The aim of surgery is to resurface the damaged area of...
Osteoarthritis (OA) is debilitating because it affects every aspect of one's daily life. In addition to the pain, stiffness and lack of mobility assoc...