15/04/2026
๐ Injection Therapies for Knee Osteoarthritis: Do They Actually Work?
Knee osteoarthritis can make everyday activities like walking, climbing stairs, or exercising painful and frustrating. While physiotherapy, exercise, and weight management are the first-line treatments, some people explore injection therapies when symptoms persist.
But which injection options are available - and are they worth considering?
Common options include:
โ๏ธ Corticosteroid injections โ reduce inflammation and can provide pain relief for around 5โ15 weeks.
โ๏ธ Hyaluronic acid injections โ aim to improve joint lubrication and may relieve symptoms for several months.
โ๏ธ PRP (Platelet-Rich Plasma) โ a newer option using your own blood to stimulate healing, with benefits that may last up to 12 months in some cases.
โ ๏ธ Important: Injections are not a cure and should usually be combined with strengthening exercises and physiotherapy for the best long-term results.
At Logan Physio, we help you understand when injections might help - and when exercise therapy is the better option.
๐ Read the full article:
https://loganphysio.com.au/injection-therapies-knee-osteoarthritis/