arthritis
assessment and treatment
You may have stiffness, swelling or pain surrounding one or more joints. Certain movements may have become more difficult and your walking and balance may be affected.
There are several types of arthritis with the main one being osteoarthritis. This is where the cartilage starts to roughen and break down, bony growths caused osteophytes can develop, and you may feel a grating sensation when you move the joint. Osteoarthritis can develop in any joint with the most common areas being the knees, hips, and hands.
There is no cure for arthritis and it can be managed with the right advice and exercise. Exercise is an important part of managing arthritis but sometimes it can be hard to know what exercise is right for you. Exercise and movement can help reduce your pain and symptoms while also improving muscle strength and reducing stiffness.
Your physiotherapist will assess your affected joint/s and surrounding muscle strength and flexibility as well as your walking and balance. They can provide a tailored exercise programme to help strengthen surrounding muscles and improve the capacity of the joint. Regular exercises can help to reduce pain and improve stiffness.
Our physiotherapists can help you manage your arthritis
Please contact us to discuss your home physiotherapy requirements on
07384590177
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Our physiotherapists are registered with the Health Professions Council (HCPC) and is a member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapists (CSP) and Clinical Edge physiotherapy platform.