Osteoarthritis & You

This COAP presentation in PowerPoint contains 55 slides developed for public audiences. The presentation explains causes, symptoms and treatments of the most common form of arthritis - osteoarthritis.

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• Additional download information.
• PowerPoint Show (2 MB)
• Microsoft Word Script (88 KB)
• Video Presentation (42 MB)
• Evaluation Form (52 KB) - please download, fill out and fax back to us at 847-823-7268.

Corresponding Brochures and Booklets (current titles with links on aaos.org):

• About Your Back
• About Your Knee
• After Joint Replacement
• Arthritis
• Arthroscopy
• Common Hand Problems
• Getting Ready for Joint Replacement
• Getting Ready for Joint Replacement (Spanish)
• Knee Arthroscopy
• Knee Osteoarthritis
• Knee Osteoarthritis (Spanish)
• Hip Osteoarthritis
• Hip Osteoarthritis (Spanish)
• Low Back Pain
• Low Back Surgery
• Neck Pain
• Orthopaedics
• Shoulder Pain
• Shoulder Surgery
• Total Hip Replacement
• Total Knee Replacement

Corresponding orthoinfo.org titles:

• Test Your Arthritis Knowledge
• Osteoarthritis
• Osteoarthritis of the Hip
• Arthritis of the Knee
• Frequently Asked Questions About Osteoarthritis of the Knee
• Arthritis of the Foot and Ankle
• Arthritis of the Hand
• Arthritis of the Thumb
• Getting the Most Out of a Visit with Your Doctor
• What Are NSAIDs?
• Nutrition
• Glucosamine and Chondroitin Sulfate
• Complementary and Alternative Medicine: Understanding Providers
• Warm Up, Cool Down, and Be Flexible
• Beginning a Weight Training Program
• Seniors and Exercise
• Seniors and Exercise: Starting an Exercise Program
• Exercises for Persons 60 Years and Older
• Surgical Treatment of Osteoarthritis of the Knee
• Knee Arthroscopy
• Knee Arthroscopy Exercise Guide
• Osteotomy and Unicompartmental Knee Replacement
• Total Knee Replacement
• Total Hip Replacement
• New Techniques to Restore Articular Cartilage
• How to Use Crutches, Canes, and Walkers