Is brisk walking safe for OA patients?

She must keep active. This treatment is being suggested on bases of the information provided. However I would like to examine & investigate your mother in detail. -Control  Hypertension, Diabetes or  metabolic disorder, if there is any. -Any way it may be tried, --. Dolokind Plus (Mankind) [Aceclofenac100 mg +Paracetamol 350 mg] 1 tab. OD & SOS. X 5 days. --. Caldikind plgus  (Mankind) 1 tab OD x 10 days. -(You may need help of your local doctor to get these medicines.) --. Fomentation with warm water. Let the part not be exposed to cold. --. Sleep on a hard bed with soft bedding. --. Use no pillow under the head. --. Avoid painful acts & activities. -- .Do mild exercises for the affected part-ie.back and lower limbs . --.(Take help of physiotherapist or you can visit my you tube channel Dr NC Gupta Yoga Simplified). YouTube link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tY8RpRrv05g&t=9s, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fAYhFcmo0Mw&t=52s --Do not ignore, let it not become beginning of a major problem. --Do ask for a detailed treatment plan. Kindly make sure, there is no allergy to any of these medicines. --For emergency treatment visit nearest hospital. --Wish your mother quick recovery & good health. --I hope, I have solved your problem to your satisfaction.  Dr N C Gupta MS (ortho)

Hi!!! As your mother is diagnosed to have Osteoarthritis knees and given the fact that she is diabetic, it’s better that she walks at normal pace for longer time than brisk walk for shorter time. In addition to it, a well maintained diet plan and exercises for the thighs and legs will protect her knee joints.

Please consult me for detailed management plan. Dr. Vamsi Karanam

She should continue her walking in a level ground with good quality shoes keeping in mind social distancing.

online consultation with me so that i can formulate the whole management plan

avoid self medication.

Yes ,there is no harm in walking, but sitting for long time is not good both for back and knee Regards Dr Amit Jain

Yes