Move First, Heal Better: Exercise as the Primary Osteoarthritis Therapy
Regular movement is the most effective treatment for osteoarthritis, yet many patients aren’t referred to exercise or physiotherapy; supervised programs like GLA:D improve pain and function and can provide benefits for months. There are no disease-modifying drugs, and surgery is often considered only after non-surgical options fail, while obesity and inflammation influence risk but can be countered by ongoing activity.