Abstract
Objectives: This study aims to understand the main symptoms and difficulties faced by patients with Gonartrose, so that it is possible to present the benefits brought about by the equation of this disease as a physical disability under the pretext of allowing better medical treatment after the reduction of the server work, currently permitted by legislation only for physical disabilities. Method: Exploratory, qualitative approach, dialectical method and bibliographic and documentary procedures. Results: Gonartrose's physical disability by guaranteeing the right to reduce working hours also guarantees the possibility of performing several activities necessary to reduce the negative impacts caused by the disease, such as physiotherapy, water aerobics and acupuncture, reducing problems with locomotion, the performance of work activities and activities considered normal, such as walking, sitting, stooping, driving or climbing stairs. Thus, this benefit guarantees the possibility of treatment, which associated with changes in lifestyle, in a process of continuous care, which does not always lead to cure, can characterize significant improvement in the quality of life of the server. Conclusions: Gonartrose should be considered as physical impairment for the purpose of reducing working hours so that the server can use the time available to perform the necessary treatment to reduce the symptoms.