Objective To explore the effect of traditional Chinese medicine fumigation and knee joint exercise management on the rehabilitation of senile osteoarthritis of the knee. Methods 90 cases in our hospital for treatment of senile osteoarthritis were randomly divided into observation group and control group with 45 cases in each group, the control group used the knee joint rehabilitation nursing knowledge education, herbal fumigation and massage knee treatment; the observation group on the treatment and nursingwith strengthening the function of knee joint training and self behavior management for the patients; 6 weeks of follow-up, we have evaluation of two groups of patients with knee joint swelling, pain, and knee joint function training compliance. Results The knee joint pain, swelling, knee joint function rehabilitation effect in the observation group were better than that of control group; training compliance in the observation group was better than that of control group. Conclusion The application of herbal fumigation and strengthen the self training of patients with knee joint activity management, may relieve the pain of knee joint, swelling and improve knee function. Theirtraining compliance and quality of life have been increased.