Conditions
Knee Osteoarthritis: Understanding Gonarthrosis and Your Care Options
Is your knee making it difficult to climb stairs, get up from a chair or go for a walk? Osteoarthritis can affect everyday life through pain, stiffness and worry about movement. At Centre Algos in Fribourg, our integrative approach considers your joint, your overall health and what matters to you. We work together to develop a care plan that may help relieve symptoms and maintain your mobility.
Gonarthrosis: recognising the symptoms
Knee osteoarthritis, also called gonarthrosis, affects the joint and the surrounding tissues. Symptoms may include:
- Pain when walking, using stairs or standing for a long time.
- A stiff knee when you get up or after sitting.
- Difficulty fully bending or straightening your leg.
- Swelling that comes and goes.
- A grinding sensation, clicking or a feeling of instability.
Symptoms can vary from day to day. Clicking sounds alone do not tell you how severe the osteoarthritis is. Persistent pain deserves medical advice to establish its cause.
We also want to understand what has become harder beyond the knee itself: spending time out with loved ones, working on your feet, gardening or simply leaving home without having to plan every journey around your symptoms.
Common causes and risk factors
Osteoarthritis is more complex than a joint that has simply been used too much. Age, family history, a previous injury and substantial or repeated joint loading can all play a part. Excess body weight can also increase the load on your knee. These factors combine differently for each person.
Understanding your history helps us avoid generic advice. Your work, movement habits and treatments you have already tried are all part of the conversation. We explore them with you without judgement, taking into account what is realistic in your daily life.
How Centre Algos supports you
Time to understand your situation
Your first consultation lasts 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours. We discuss how your pain began, how it has changed and how it affects your daily life. We review your medical file and your current treatments.
Centre Algos is run by Wilfried Beijersbergen, nurse anaesthetist and naturopath. We work alongside your doctor and do not replace them.
A care plan we build together
Together, we identify practical goals: making journeys more manageable, returning to regular activity or coping better with painful periods. Your care plan takes account of your circumstances, your preferences and the care you already receive.
Naturopathy provides a framework for discussing nutrition, sleep, recovery and daily habits. Advice is personalised. If herbal products or supplements are considered, their suitability and compatibility with your treatments need to be assessed.
Appropriate movement and muscle strengthening are important parts of knee osteoarthritis care. Our support fits alongside the recommendations of your doctor and, if you are receiving physiotherapy, your physiotherapist. We discuss how the different parts of your care can fit into your routine.
Percutaneous hydrotomy following assessment
Where appropriate following assessment, we can discuss percutaneous hydrotomy as part of an approach aimed at relieving symptoms. Before any decision, we explain what it involves, its limitations and its contraindications. Outcomes vary from person to person.
Price by quotation, prepared during the first consultation according to your situation.
Does your hip also trouble you? Read about our support for hip osteoarthritis.
When to see your doctor first
See your doctor first if the pain is new, the diagnosis has not been established or your knee is deteriorating rapidly.
Sudden severe pain, unusual warmth or substantial knee swelling require prompt medical advice, particularly if you have a fever. After a fall, being unable to bear weight or noticing a deformity requires urgent medical assessment.
Let's talk about your knee
Would you like to understand how we could support you? A free 10-minute call gives you time to outline your situation and ask your initial questions.
Frequently asked questions
Related treatments
Percutaneous Hydrotomy
A minimally invasive treatment for osteoarthritis, persistent musculoskeletal pain and tissue recovery.
Functional Biology & Micronutrition
Using nutrition and targeted biological information to better understand your individual needs.
Phytotherapy
The targeted therapeutic use of medicinal plants and plant preparations, selected according to your individual health needs.
Medical sources and further reading
What patients say
A therapist of great kindness and professionalism. He takes the time to explain each step and creates a climate of trust. He listens attentively without judgment and seeks truly tailored solutions. I had been suffering from knee pain for years without finding a way out; thanks to his guidance, he was able to help me, and my situation improved significantly in just a few sessions. Thank you!
DimiricGoogle reviewTranslated from French by Google I am very satisfied with the care provided by Mr. Wilfried Beijerbersgen. For several years, I have suffered from a herniated disc, cervical discopathy, and osteoarthritis in my spine. I recently tried percutaneous hydrotomy for the first time, and I was pleasantly surprised by its effects. From the very first session, I felt rapid relief. Mr. Wilfried Beijerbersgen is very attentive, caring, and professional, which immediately inspires confidence. I highly recommend him to anyone suffering from similar conditions.
Anna G.Google reviewTranslated from French by Google Mr. Beijersbergen is a deeply compassionate, warm, and dedicated professional. He intervenes with great professionalism and precision, relieving my pain related to osteoarthritis and other health problems linked to diet. I am very grateful to him 🙏🍀 …
Danièle K.Google reviewTranslated from French by Google At Algos, I found attentive listening, quality care delivered with empathy and expertise. And positive results. Thank you. Chantal
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Tip: bring your recent test results, imaging reports and medication list.
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