73-Year-Old Grandmother Walks to Pasar Without Pain After 8 Weeks of Physio
73-year-old retired teacher from Bercham, Ipoh. Knee osteoarthritis in both knees for 5 years.
Clinical Context
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Patient Profile
73-year-old retired teacher from Bercham, Ipoh. Knee osteoarthritis in both knees for 5 years.
The Problem
Could not walk more than 200 metres without stopping due to knee pain. Avoided stairs entirely. Family considered knee replacement surgery (RM25,000 per knee). Pain was 8/10 when walking to the morning market near Bercham.
The Treatment
Started with aquatic therapy (warm pool exercises) twice weekly - water reduced joint loading by 80%. Added progressive quadriceps strengthening from week 3. Manual therapy for joint stiffness every session. Home exercise program: 15 minutes daily seated exercises. Family trained to supervise.
The Outcome
Pain dropped from 8/10 to 3/10. Walks to Bercham morning market (600m round trip) independently. Climbs 1 flight of stairs with handrail. Knee replacement postponed indefinitely. Total physio cost: RM1,600. Saved: RM50,000 in surgery.
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