REHABILITATION APPROACHES IN THE TREATMENT OF KNEE OSTEOARTHRITIS

Osteoarthritis of the knee joint occupies the first place of the osteoarthritis of the large joints. There is more common in overweight women after fifty years of age. The pain and restriction of movement in the joint can lead to a significant reduction in locomotor function with serious consequences socially and professionally. The treatment for osteoarthritis is complex. Rehabilitation methods is the main component of the treatment.Objective: To present the applied rehabilitation approaches and physical treatment for effective treatment of osteoarthritis of the knee.The tasks of complex rehabilitation in knee joint osteoarthritis is to reduce the pain, increase the volume of movement, increase the strength of lower limb muscles and improve gait. Modern means and methods of physical therapy and rehabilitation provide ever greater opportunities for maintaining and restoring the function of a joint.Conclusion: The choice of appropriate rehabilitation therapy is determined by the stage of osteoarthritis of the patient and his activity in rehabilitation activities.