It’s #worldphysiotherapyday and the theme for this year is “Osteoarthritis” and the role of Physiotherapists in the management of Osteoarthritis. • Arthritis is a general term that means inflammation of the joints, and ‘osteo’ means bone. • Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common type of arthritis, commonly known as “wear and tear arthritis.” • Osteoarthritis can affect any joint, but it commonly affects weight-bearing joints like the knees, hips and spine. • The exact cause is unknown, but there are predisposing factors such as; Older age, Obesity, Previous joint injuries, repeated stress on the joint, and genetics. • Some symptoms of Osteoarthritis are pains in the joint, stiffness, tenderness, swelling, and crackling sounds in the joint on movement. You may ask, “Can I exercise with Osteoarthritis? The answer is Yes. Exercise is appropriate for ALL people with Osteoarthritis, irrespective of the age, severity of osteoarthritis symptoms or level of disability. Exercise is a first-l...