Introduction: Osteoarthritis is a disorder of the musculoskeletal system that mainly affects the bones, joints, and cartilage as results in prolonged joint pain, difficulty walking, or impairment of normal physical activity. Osteoarthritis mainly affects the middle and elderly population, postmenopausal women, obesity, and those are Hispanic black. The incidence and prevalence rates are higher among women than men.

Objectives: The main aim of the study was to assess the knowledge regarding non- pharmacological management to reduce arthritis pain among osteoarthritis patient in a selected hospital and to find out the association between knowledge score and the socio-demographic variables.

Material and Methods: In the present study, a non-experimental descriptive research design was used. A purposive sampling technique was used to obtain 30 study samples. Data were collected by using a self-prepared semi-structured knowledge questionnaire. The study was conducted in the Orthopedic out-patient department in a selected hospital at Mangaluru. Data was analysed by using descriptive and inferential statistics.

Results: The study findings revealed that among 30 samples, the majority of 22 (73%) had inadequate knowledge, 6 (20%) had moderate knowledge, and only2 (7%) had adequate knowledge regarding non- pharmacological management to reduce arthritis pain. The overall mean score and standard deviation were 10.47±6.19 and the mean score percentage score was 37.44%.

Conclusion: The study concluded that majority of patients had inadequate knowledge regarding osteoarthritis and non-pharmacological pain management. The information booklet was distributed to the patients to improve the awareness regarding osteoarthritis and non-pharmacological pain management among patient suffering with osteoarthritis.