Taking Control of Your Hip and Knee Osteoarthritis
Discover more about osteoarthritis and strategies to manage pain, including exercise, healthy weight, and pain relief with this online course from the University of Melbourne.
Who is the course for?
This course is designed for people with persistent hip or knee joint pain or arthritis. It is also beneficial for family members of people with persistent joint pain who wish to provide more support.
Health professionals should refer to our Physiotherapy Exercise and Physical Activity for Knee Osteoarthritis (PEAK) course.
What will you achieve?
By the end of the course, you‘ll be able to…
Describe what osteoarthritis is and how it is diagnosed
Identify accurate and inaccurate information about osteoarthritis
Identify what treatments are recommended for hip and knee osteoarthritis
Describe the benefits of physical activity and exercise for people with hip and knee osteoarthritis
Critique the different types of physical activity and exercise to see which might suit you
Identify a range of factors that contribute to weight and the benefits of even a small amount of weight loss for joint symptoms
