Do you have knee pain from osteoarthritis? You might not need surgery. Here’s what to try instead

By Belinda Lawford, Postdoctoral research fellow in physiotherapy, The University of Melbourne
Giovanni E. Ferreira, NHMRC Emerging Leader Research Fellow, Institute of Musculoskeletal Health, University of Sydney
Joshua Zadro, NHMRC Emerging Leader Research Fellow, Sydney Musculoskeletal Health, University of Sydney
Rana Hinman, Professor in Physiotherapy, The University of Melbourne

Most people with knee osteoarthritis can control their pain and improve their mobility without surgery, according to updated treatment guidelines. Here’s how.

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