Therapeutic exercise
Muscle strengthening and adapted aerobic exercise reduce pain and improve function. It is the best-supported treatment.
Education and weight management
Understanding the condition supports decisions. In people with excess weight, moderate weight loss improves knee symptoms.
Symptomatic treatment
Topical or oral pain relief, orthoses and injections are tailored to each patient.
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