P.T. Osteoarthritis is a degenerative disease affecting the joints of the body. As this disease progresses the joints become stiff, painful and more restricted. Osteoarthritis increases with age and is commonly found in people 65 and older. Pain is usually an early symptom of this disease.
Pain occurs with activity and decreases with rest.
As the disease progresses pain complaints occur with minimal motion or at rest. Pain at night can occur at this stage. The disease is usually localized to one area of the body. It differs from other forms of arthritis which would affect several areas. Osteoarthritis in the knee is characterized by localized tenderness and pain with movement.