What is the right decision: Therapy or Surgery?

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Let's say you have osteoarthritis - probably the most frequent disorder of locomotors system. It is often treated with a surgical operation to clean out debris in the joint, using a miniature scope inserted directly into the knee. However more and more researches point out fact that the surgery works, but no better than other treatments. Dr. Kalousek is a rheumatologist from Spa-resorts.cz emphasizes - surgery doesn't stop the arthritic process.

Interestingly American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) encourages patients to consider physical therapy as an alternative non-surgical option for treatment of osteoarthritis.

Doctor Kalousek confidences that beside health SPA treatments everyone can protect own joints from osteoarthritis or slow its progression simply by following suggestions:

-Reduce weight. Remember that every kilogram lost reduces the load exerted on the knee for each step by 4 kilogram.

-Get active. Training strengthens the muscles around joints, which can stop cartilage from wearing down.

-Stay straight. Good posture protects the neck, back, hip and knee joints.

-Don't sit still. Changing positions can reduce joint and muscle stiffness.

-Lift carefully. Use your strongest & biggest joints and muscles when carrying & lifting to avoid straining smaller joints.

-Take a rest. Rest between periods of heavy activity to avoid repetitive stress on joints that can accelerate wear and tear.

In other words non-surgical therapy is a good option of surgical operation for many patients!