Knee and hip

Osteoarthritis rehabilitation – knee and hip

Q: Can I move and train with osteoarthritis?

Yes, and you should. Exercise and strength training are the first-line treatment for osteoarthritis. The amount and intensity are adjusted to your symptoms, but there is no point in sparing the joint completely.

Q: Can osteoarthritis be cured?

Osteoarthritis cannot be cured, but you can do a lot to influence your symptoms and function. By building muscle strength, many people can carry on with the hobbies they love.

Q: Which exercises are recommended for osteoarthritis?

Exercises that build leg strength, such as squats, lunges, step-ups and gym machines, as well as walking, cycling and exercise in water. Exercises and loads are chosen individually.

Q: How does osteopathy help with osteoarthritis?

Treatment releases the protective tension that builds up around the joint and eases pain and stiffness. It also takes into account how the pelvis, back and ankle work, so that the load is spread more evenly.

Q: How quickly does training help?

You often notice changes within a few weeks. Muscle strength and the joint's tolerance to load typically build up over 6–12 weeks of regular training.

Osteoarthritis is the world’s most common joint disease, and it most often affects the knee and hip. The diagnosis does not mean that the joint is broken or that you have to stop moving. On the contrary: movement is the most important treatment for osteoarthritis.

In osteoarthritis rehabilitation I combine osteopathic treatment with guided strength training. From one professional you get both treatment that eases pain and a training programme that helps your knee or hip cope with daily life and hobbies again.

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Personal trainer Jerry Ketola coaching a client on a leg extension machine at the gym

Movement is medicine for osteoarthritis

The remaining cartilage surfaces need movement and load to stay in good condition. When you protect a joint because of pain, the surrounding muscles weaken and the symptoms often get worse.

Rehabilitation aims to strengthen the thigh, buttock and calf muscles, improve joint mobility and restore your confidence in the joint. Osteopathic treatment eases pain and stiffness, which makes training easier.

Training takes place with guidance at R5 gym in Metsälä or as a home programme. I teach you the correct technique and suitable loads.

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Rehabilitation

How rehabilitation works

First we go through your diagnosis and symptoms and what osteoarthritis actually means. I examine the range of movement, muscle strength and function of the joint with different movements.

Then I put together a training programme for you that starts with easy exercises using your body weight or light weights. The load is increased gradually over a few weeks.

You usually do not need to give up your hobbies. Often it is enough to adjust the amount and intensity of exercise for a while and then build back up gradually.

Safety

When to see a doctor

Osteoarthritis is diagnosed by a doctor based on symptoms and examination. See a doctor if:

the joint swells a lot, is red and hot or you have a fever
the joint locks or keeps giving way
the pain is severe and constant, even at rest and at night
you cannot put weight on your leg

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about osteoarthritis

Answers to the most common questions about knee and hip osteoarthritis rehabilitation.

Can I move and train with osteoarthritis?

Can osteoarthritis be cured?

Which exercises are recommended for osteoarthritis?

How does osteopathy help with osteoarthritis?

How quickly does training help?

Osteopathy in Helsinki – services and prices

Osteopathy

60 min

€94 / hour

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Personal trainer

PT / programming

€99 / hour

You can also pay with ePassi and Edenred sports benefits.

Booking

Book an appointment online

Choose a suitable time from the calendar. If you can’t find a time that suits you, you can ask about other available times, for example evening appointments, by calling or texting +358 40 557 3874.

You can also pay with ePassi and Edenred sports benefits.

You’re warmly welcome to my clinic at Läkkisepäntie 11 A in Metsälä, Helsinki!

Clinic

How to find us

Osteopath Jerry Ketola
Läkkisepäntie 11 A
00620 Helsinki

The clinic is conveniently located near major junctions in Metsälä, alongside Tuusulantie and close to Käpylä station. It’s about a 15–20 minute drive from both Tikkurila and Leppävaara. My osteopathy practice is situated inside the R5 Athletics & Health gym and wellness facilities. Follow the R5 signs to find the entrance and head to the second floor.

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