Figure 1. Recommended therapies for the management of
osteoarthritis
PHARMACOLOGIC
APPROACHES
Exercise
a
PHYSICAL,
PSYCHOSOCIAL,
and
MIND-BODY
APPROACHES
HAND KNEE HIP
Self-Efficacy and Self-Management Programs
Weight Loss
Tai Chi
Cane
TF Knee Brace
b
1
st
CMC Orthosis
Heat, Therapeutic Cooling
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Acupuncture
Kinesiotaping
Balance Training
PF Knee Brace
b
Other Hand Orthoses
c
Yoga Paraffin
RFA
Oral NSAIDs
Topical NSAIDs Topical NSAIDs
I-A Steroids I-A Steroids (Imaging-Guidance for Hip)
Acetaminophen
Tramadol
Duloxetine
Topical Capsaicin Chondroitin
