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- https://fitnesspainfree.com/2025/05/knee-osteoarthritis-best-treatments-non-operative/

In today's episode we go over Knee Osteoarthritis BEST Treatments (Non-operative) - FPF Show Episode 169

0:00 Introduction
1:23 Is non-operative physical therapy treatment effective for knee arthritis?
9:57 Are most healthcare providers giving good advice to patients with knee arthritis?
23:15 Are shoe insoles helpful for patients with knee arthritis?
23:59 Are topical steroids like voltaren gel helpful for knee arthritis?
24:51 What does the literature say about exercise? Does exercise need to be delivered in a physical therapy setting? 
25:11 Is patient education important for patients with knee arthritis?
25:28 Are oral NSAIDs helpful in patients with knee arthritis?
25:33 is Tylenol (Acetaminophen) helpful in treating knee arthritis?
26:48 Are canes helpful in patients with knee arthritis?
27:14 Are braces helpful in patients with knee arthritis?
28:12 is hyaluronic acid effective for treating patients with knee arthritis?
28:25 Are intra-articular corticosteroid injections effective for treating patients with knee arthritis?
30:00 Are supplements supported in the treatment of knee arthritis?
31:25 Is manual therapy an effective treatment for knee arthritis?
31:38 Is laser treatment or acupuncture effective as a treatment for knee arthritis?
33:25 TENs, PRP and shockwave therapy for treating knee arthritis
36:05 What common treatments have a LACK of evidence supporting its use for knee arthritis?
38:14 Common limiting beliefs in patients with knee arthritis
47:28 Is exercise effective in patients with knee arthritis?
49:03 What types of exercise are best in patients with knee arthritis?
54:09 How diet and nutrition effects knee arthritis and how to bring it up with patients
1:05:44 What Physical Therapists Need to Know About Meniscus Injuries

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