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Osteopathic English Understanding Osteoarthritis Ret's Word of the Day | Laugh & Learn | The D.O. | #Osteopathy A Summary of What the Video Contains ⚕ Osteoarthritis is a degenerative disease causing cartilage breakdown. ⚕ Symptoms include joint pain, stiffness, swelling, and mobility loss. ⚕ Osteopathic treatments involve therapy, exercises, and ergonomic adjustments. ⚕ Risk factors include age, weight, injuries, and family history. ⚕ Commonly affected joints are knees, hips, hands, and spine. ⚕ Causes include aging, injuries, obesity, and genetic predisposition. ⚕ Diagnosis uses exams, history, and imaging like X-rays or MRIs. ⚕ Lifestyle changes and therapy help manage osteoarthritis symptoms effectively. ⚕...