Osteoarthritis

Osteoarthritis (OA) is a long-term chronic disease that is recongnized by the deterioration of cartilage in joints which later on causes bones to rub together, resulting in stiffness, pain, and impaired movement. Generally, OA affects the joints in the knees, feet, hands, and spine and is also known to happen in shoulder and hip joints. Although, OA is related to ageing, it is also link to a variety of modifiable and nonmodifiable risk factors, including obesity, lack of exercise, genetic predisposition, bone density, occupational injury, trauma, and gender.

Osteoarthritis is the number one cause for disability in the U.S for older