How can Physiotherapy help with Arthritic Joints?

goPhysio arthritis


Each week in the clinic we get new patients coming in asking for help and advice in looking after, treating and improving arthritic joints.

Here are some of the many ways we can help you or someone you know with arthritis:

Prevention

  • We take a very pro-active approach to helping maintain a healthy, active life. As physio’s we are perfectly placed to advise on helping minimise the impact of some arthritis’s. For example – if you’ve suffered with an injury or pain for some time, it is no doubt going to have an impact on how you move. The adjustments your body can make to compensate can be incredible and subsequently this can cause wear & tear on other areas of the body. By making sure you move as optimally as possible during your rehabilitation, we minimise any unnecessary impact on other areas of your body, helping you move ‘normally’.
  • By advising people on how best to support and look after their joints, often we can help to delay the onset of arthritis or reduce the impact it has on their daily lives. After all, prevention is always better than cure!
  • We can look at joint movement, muscle strength, posture, gait and alignment and give tips on areas that are weak or may need work to stop them from developing into a more serious issue. You may benefit from a course of Physiotherapy, a home exercise programme or joining one of our Pilates classes or Positive Steps sessions to keep mobile.

Treatment

  • If you book an appointment to see us to help resolve your arthritic pain, we’ll fully assess, diagnose and treat your symptoms, getting you back to your normal self as quickly as we can. We take into account your lifestyle, your aims & goals and are realistic with helping you work out what you can achieve.
  • The initial assessment will look at movement, strength and function of the painful joint or region. We’ll also look at your posture and gait to make sure you are moving correctly. Treatment will be tailored to your needs and you’ll also get a home exercise programme to help with your recovery. Treatment may consist of the following:
  • Joint Mobilisations – to loosen stiff joints and increase the range of movement available.
  • Soft Tissue Work – including massage, trigger point release and myofascial release to relieve muscular spasm and tightness that could be limiting movement or causing pain.
  • Exercise Programme – this could cover a variety of areas, including strength, mobility, flexibility, balance and proprioception. This is an essential part of your treatment.
  • Acupuncture – to help with pain relief or to loosen out soft tissues that may be tight or overactive.

If you would like to book an appointment or speak to one of our Physiotherapists about how we can help – just give the Reception team a call on 023 8025 3317.

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Antonia Perez
Antonia Perez
2023-11-25
We got an appointment promptly, the appointment went smoothly. Very nice physios. 👌
Fran Helen
Fran Helen
2023-11-06
Really knowledgeable and supportive, with clear advice to help. I feel so reassured after this appointment, highly recommended, they really listened to me. Thank you.
Brenda Hinnell
Brenda Hinnell
2023-10-27
First visit and in urgent need of physio as really suffering from not being able to run. Lottie was very patient and understanding with a lovely manner. She worked wonders and I am looking forward to my next visit.
James Grierson
James Grierson
2023-10-21
Great first appointment, really listened to my problems annd thorough anssessment and have come up with a clear rehab plan to get me back on track.
Nuisha Russo
Nuisha Russo
2023-10-21
I had a really good visit to GoPhysio. I have had sciatica for two months and it wasn't showing any signs of improvement. Sophie gave me a thorough assessment and then provided acupuncture and ultra sound. After one visit my sciatica has almost gone. I am really pleased.
kay luffman
kay luffman
2023-10-08
Everyone at go physio is so helpful & friendly. I have been receiving treatment for golfers elbow from Hannah Gelder, and couldn’t be happier, I wish I had gone earlier! She explains everything well, and guides you through exercises etc. very amiable and makes you feel at ease. Highly recommend
Chris Kitchen
Chris Kitchen
2023-10-07
They are a great friendly team who always manage to sort my sports injuries out. Can recommend them highly
Mark Dewey
Mark Dewey
2023-10-05
Go Physio definitely the place to go, came away feeling better and reassured and with a plan going forward.
Christine Raw
Christine Raw
2023-10-05
Very professional service and excellent treatment. Listened and gave good advice.
Kay Horton
Kay Horton
2023-10-05
I have been attending goPhysio for about two years. As a company they are very professional and provide a very good level of service to include efficiency and courtesy and are always consistent in their approach. This very much includes the admin /reception team whom are the first people you make contact with. My Physio has excellent knowledge and has assisted me with sound advice and ongoing exercise regimes which are achievable and realistic. This has supported me well in between appointments. Although always busy I am normally able to see Roz at a mutually convenient time. Thank you to all the team