When people talk about Knee Osteoarthritis (Degenerative Arthritis of the Knee) most assume it is a condition that only strikes older adults. In reality, arthritis is one of the most common chronic joint diseases and the world’s number-one cause of disability — people of every age and gender, children included, can develop it.
World Arthritis Day
World Arthritis Day falls on 12 October every year. Some 355 million people worldwide live with arthritis, the world’s leading cause of disability, and in 2015 it affected 1 in 6 people in Asia at some point in their lives — a number that is still climbing.
The purpose of “World Arthritis Day” is to remind the public that arthritis should be prevented, diagnosed and treated as early as possible.
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Symptoms of Knee Osteoarthritis
- The knee makes noise when you sit or walk — a grating, crunching sound inside the joint whenever the body moves.
- Pain when you bend or straighten the knee, with tender spots around the joint.
- Pain deep inside the knee that grows worse with use and movement, such as walking up or down stairs, sitting with your legs folded to one side, or squatting.
- You cannot bend the knee all the way — the joint feels stiff and has lost its flexibility.
- The knee tires more easily than usual, and the pain intensifies when you move or put weight on it.
- Weak muscles around the knee, which may signal that inflammation has already built up in the joint.
What Causes Knee Osteoarthritis in Older Adults?
- Advancing age — people aged 50 and over generally develop knee osteoarthritis more often than younger people.
- Body weight — letting your weight climb too high forces the knees to carry more load than they should.
- Overuse — kneeling, sitting cross-legged or sitting with the legs folded to one side for long stretches without stretching out.
- Genetics — patients whose family members or relatives have knee osteoarthritis are more likely to develop it themselves.
- Impact injuries — accidents or high-impact sports can trigger the problem.
- Certain diseases, such as rheumatoid arthritis and gout.
Treating and Preventing Knee Osteoarthritis
- Avoid floor-sitting positions that bend the knee sharply, such as squatting.
- Body weight takes its toll on the knees, so keep your weight in check.
- Women develop knee osteoarthritis more often than men.
- Avoid sports that pound the knees too hard, as they can bring the condition on.
- Take supplements for the knees, such as glucosamine.
- Choose footwear suited to walking or running.
- Standing arm swings and swimming are exercises that help.
- Install a home lift for the elderly so older family members do not have to climb stairs or strain their knees.
Elderly and Wheelchair Lifts: Technology That Reaches Every Floor
As the country’s population ages, for people with disabilities and those with limited mobility, elderly lifts and wheelchair lifts have become dependable travel companions. They are quietly working their way into everyday life and becoming an essential part of the home — a valued member of the household.
Cibes Classic Home Lift:
This is our classic model and our entry-level price, yet it arrives with a long list of features that make it an outstanding choice. There are up to 17 lift sizes to pick from, a load capacity of 300-400 kilograms, and glass shaft panels on up to 5 sides for a beautiful, open, airy home with a full 360-degree view around the lift.
Cibes V90 / Cibes V80 / Cibes V70 Home Lift:
This is Cibes’ most distinctive product line: the V90 cabin lift (built like a passenger lift), the V80 platform lift and the V70 shaftless lift. Across the Aurora, Galaxy and Elegance series the options run deep — electronic panels, a modern touchscreen, a smart home lift, double swing lift doors, a new-generation drive unit, patterned control panels and large clear-glass shafts on all 4 sides, with up to 41 lift sizes to choose from.
Cibes Air Home Lift:
A Scandinavian-style lift with 3 control panel finishes to choose from: metal / wood / fabric. Pick the lift colour from up to 300 shades on the RAL colour chart, choose from 17 platform sizes to fit the space in your home, and specify a glass shaft for a full 360-degree view.
It is not only the breadth of the range that wins customers over — Cibes Lift also stands out for how quick and easy installation is. No machine room is needed and no pit has to be dug, so the home’s original architecture is left untouched.
Interested in an Elderly or Wheelchair Lift? Contact Us Here
Cibes Lift (Thailand) Co., Ltd.
- Phone (Sales) : 02-114-6499
- Phone (24-hour after-sales service) : 02-114-6998
- Email : support_th@cibeslift.com
- Website : https://configurator.cibeslift.co.id/
