Physiotherapy for Knee and Hip Arthritis
Quick answer
Physiotherapy for knee and hip arthritis eases joint pain and keeps you moving with strengthening, hands-on treatment, and activity advice, often without surgery.
- A recommended first-line treatment for joint arthritis
- Book directly, we do not ask for a referral. Red-flag symptoms need medical care first
- Clinic and home visits available across India
- We check every physiotherapist’s registration details before their profile goes live
What is knee and hip arthritis?
Osteoarthritis of the knee or hip is common with age and causes pain, stiffness, and reduced movement. Physiotherapy is a recommended first-line treatment: strengthening the muscles around the joint, easing pain with hands-on care, and advising on activity helps many people stay active and may delay or reduce the need for surgery in some people.
Geriatric Physiotherapy
Knee and Hip Arthritis is assessed and treated under Geriatric physiotherapy (elderly care). Fall prevention, mobility preservation, and independence for older adults.
How physiotherapy helps
- Strengthening the muscles around the knee and hip
- Hands-on therapy to ease stiffness
- Advice on activity and managing load
- Walking aids if they help
- A home exercise plan
Common signs
- Hip or knee pain with walking or stairs
- Stiffness after rest
- Reduced movement in the joint
- A limp or difficulty with daily tasks
- Pain that eases with gentle movement
In-clinic vs home visit physiotherapy
| What to compare | In-clinic | Home visit |
|---|---|---|
| Typical fee | ₹300 to ₹1,500 a session. It depends on your city. | ₹400 to ₹2,000 a session. It depends on your city. |
| Exact fee | Set by each physiotherapist and shown on their profile | Set separately for home visits and shown on their profile |
| Best for | Equipment-based rehab and first assessments | Limited mobility, post-surgery, and elderly care |
| Equipment | Full clinic setup | Portable equipment the physiotherapist brings |
| Travel | You travel to the clinic | The physiotherapist comes to you |
| Booking | Pick a clinic slot on search | Filter by home visit on search |
Clinical rehabilitation framework
Evidence-informed clinical progression and starter exercise targets for knee and hip arthritis.
Clinical progression criteria & key observations
- TKR: protect terminal extension from week one; a fixed flexion habit is much harder to undo later
- Follow the operating surgeon's protocol where it differs from generic guidance; document the precautions in the note
Starter exercise targets & evidence-based dosage
When to seek urgent care
Physiotherapy is safe for most people. See a doctor urgently if you have any of these.
- A hot, very swollen joint, especially with fever
- Inability to bear weight
- Severe pain after a fall
Seek urgent medical care first. Physiotherapy comes after, when it is safe.
Frequently asked questions
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Find physiotherapists for knee and hip arthritis by city
Verified physiotherapists treat knee and hip arthritis in these cities. Home visit and in-clinic options vary by physiotherapist.
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This page is for general education and booking guidance. It does not diagnose your condition or replace medical care.
If your symptoms are severe, sudden, or getting worse, seek urgent medical care first. The same applies with fever, chest pain, breathlessness, fainting, new weakness, loss of bladder or bowel control, or unexplained bleeding.
Always consult a qualified physiotherapist or doctor about your condition.