Free Talk Explores Role of Physical Therapy in Knee Arthritis and Replacement

MALTA — A free community event about the role of physical therapy in knee arthritis and replacement will take place at Saratoga Physical Therapy Associates office in Malta on November 16 at 1 p.m.

The talk, titled “Having a Knee Replacement? A Physical Therapist Can Help,” will be presented by physical therapist Matt O’Neil, a partner with Saratoga Physical Therapy Associates. O’Neil has been practicing physical therapy for three decades, specializing in working with patients with knee-joint arthritis, including before and after replacement. Topics to be covered include: osteoarthritis overview, conservative management through physical therapy, and total knee replacement before and after care.

The Saratoga Physical Therapy Associates Malta office is located at 2388 Route 9, at the intersection of Knabner Road and Route 9, just south of the Malta Route 9 traffic circle. Questions will be welcome at the talk. Seating is limited, so reservations are requested at 518-899-1140.