Knee Pain

Understanding Knee Osteoarthritis: Can Physiotherapy Defer Surgery?

Dr. Sonam Maurya6 min readJuly 20, 2026
Understanding Knee Osteoarthritis: Can Physiotherapy Defer Surgery?

Clinical insights into how quadriceps conditioning and joint mobilization reduce joint friction and preserve natural knee function.

Role of Muscular Offloading

Strong quadriceps and hamstring muscles act as natural shock absorbers for the knee joint, reducing mechanical pressure on worn cartilage during walking.

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Dr. Sonam Maurya

BPTh (Mumbai University) • Reg No: 10534

Senior Consultant Physiotherapist specializing in back pain rehabilitation, neuro rehab, and evidence-guided sports care in Unchahar.

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