Osteoarthritis is a chronic disease in which the pathological processes start from the catabolism of cartilage extracellular matrix and next extend on the whole joint. Therefore, it is important to diagnose the disease and determining treatment, selecting individually for each patient. The main health problems presents by every patients is pain, which decreases the everyday functioning and quality of life. The paper presents the definition of the disease and new therapeutic methods which improve the quality of life, as well as reduce intensity of pain.
Keywords: Hi Top; high-tone power therapy; shock wave; INDIBA - activ therapy; PST; osteoarthritis.