Arthritis
How does arthritis affect people?
Osteoarthritis is very common as we age. The changes are permanent, but the affect this has on your lifestyle and the symptoms you suffer need not be. Osteoarthritis is one of many different forms of arthritis for which there are a variety of treatments. We also have a wealth of knowledge and experience in our team on the effects and treatments for rheumatoid arthritis, a hereditary condition affecting approximately 1% of the population.
Through collaboration with your physiotherapist, we can help diagnose and formulate a treatment plan to install positive lifestyle changes and minimise the effect of this condition. Don’t give in to the symptoms, all hope is not lost!
What are the symptoms?
- Recurring pain or tenderness in a joint
- Stiffness, particularly early morning stiffness
- Swelling in a joint
- Obvious redness or heat in a joint
- Inability to move a joint
How physiotherapy can help
Our Physiotherapists are highly trained and skilled in the assessment and treatment of the effects of osteoarthritis. We can:
- Help to reduce pain
- Improve movement and posture
- Strengthen muscles
- Improve independent function
- Assess and treat biomechanical problems that may exacerbate the pain and loss of function
Conditions
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