2. • Osteoarthritis is a form of joint disorder that
involves inflammation of one or more joints.
• There are over 100 different forms of arthritis
the most common form is osteoarthritis which
is a degenerative joint disease.
• The most commonly
affected joints are Knees.
• It is a lifestyle disorder.
3. 1. Bad posture
2. Lack of sunlight
3. Lack of exercise
4. Obesity
5. Sex: Females are at risk
6. Age
7. Joint injury
8. Genetic defect
9. Stresses on the joints
4. 1. Pain
2. Stiffness
3. Muscle weakness
4. Swelling in Knees
5. Deformed joints
6. Cracking and creaking
7. Loss of Flexibility
7. • Fruit- Eating variety of fresh,
frozen or dried fruit daily is
important
• Vegetables- dark green and
orange veggies
• Whole Grain-whole-wheat
flour, oatmeal, whole cornmeal
and brown rice
• Dairy-milk, cheese and yogurt
• Protein-chicken, seafood,
beans, peas, nuts and seeds
9. 1. Osteoarthritis is the most common arthritis
2. It is can not be cured
3. It is one of the ten most disabling diseases in
developed countries.
4. India had 100 million 65+ people in 2010
who were affected from this disease.
5. 80% of those with osteoarthritis have
limitations in movement and daily activities
10. • Stretch each Joint 5 times everyday
• Eat plenty of fruits and vegetables everyday
• Drink plenty of Water
• Exercise outside in the sunlight rather than
sitting in at home
