Pain Management

Pain management is the cornerstone of any OA treatment plan. There are many options you can implement to help your patients stay active and enjoy a better quality of life, from NSAIDs to joint injections, Omega 3 Fatty Acids, acupuncture, and more.

In this section, you’ll learn evidence-based techniques to help your patients live with less pain.

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Pain Management

Oral Medications
Needles (Joint Injections, Adequan, Anti-NGF mAbs, Acupuncture)
Surgery

Nutrition

Weight Management and Diet
Omega 3s
Supplements

Lifestyle

Activity Modifications
Home Modifications
Assistive Devices

Rehabilitation Techniques

Therapeutic Exercise
Manual Therapy
Modalities

Pain Management: Anti-inflammatories

A review of how anti-inflammatories work and different available classes The Arachidonic Acid Cascade Every cell in the body is surrounded by a phospholipid bilayer (cell membrane) that is made of polyunsaturated fats. Arachidonic acid (AA) is part of the […]

What is Adequan and how does it help OA?

Adequan: Cartilage protection Adequan is the brand name for polysulfated glycosaminoglycan (PSGAG). Adequan is approved by the FDA for the management of OA in dogs and horses and labeled as a disease-modifying osteoarthritic drug. Adequan protects cartilage and decreases inflammation […]

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