Living with Arthritis: Non-Surgical Approaches to Hip and Knee Degenerative Disease

In this presentation, Elizabeth Bedara, PT, DPT, ATC of Hackensack Meridian Health will cover:

• Osteoarthritis and its risk factors
• Introduction to pharmacologic interventions for OA and brief discussion of current research
• Exploring non-pharmacologic interventions for OA and brief discussion of current research
• Understanding musculoskeletal abnormalities that can contribute to OA
• Identify goals of physical therapy interventions
• List common physical therapy exercises that help improve function

Brought to You By:

• Hackensack Meridian Health https://www.hackensackmeridianhealth.org/
• East Brunswick Public Library's Just for the Health of It! initiative to promote community health and wellness https://www.justforthehealthofit.org/