Abstract
In Canada, the incidence is expected to increase in the upcoming years due to changing population demographics. As such, researchers have recently started to focus on conservative management strategies. This article will review the current evidence available for the effectiveness of self-management and therapeutic exercise programs in individuals with hip and knee OA, as well as discuss the potential for mitigating rising healthcare costs in this population.
Highlights
In Canada, the incidence is expected to increase in the upcoming years due to changing population demographics
A recent cohort study in the United States found that individuals with arthritis or joint pain accounted for higher total healthcare expenditures than those who are not affected.[4]
A recent scoping review found that the key factor in determining an OA patient’s self-perceived need for healthcare services was their symptom control.[5]. This finding is further supported in the Arthritis Alliance of Canada 2011 report, which predicted that the development of adequate pain management strategies for OA would result in a cumulative savings of $488 billion over the 30 years.[2]
Summary
In Canada, the incidence is expected to increase in the upcoming years due to changing population demographics.
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