Arthritis
is a medical condition that affects your joints, causing discomfort, stiffness
and pain. Arthritis is an umbrella term for more than 100 conditions that
affect the joints in the body.
Most
common types of arthritis are:
·
Osteoarthritis
·
Rheumatoid
Arthritis
·
Gout
·
Ankylosing
Spondylitis
The
most appropriate treatments for arthritis will depend on which type of
arthritis you have. However, physiotherapy is very beneficial for patients with
arthritis as it can help improve day to day mobility and participation in daily
activities
We
aim to
·
Restore
the use of the painful joints
·
Improve
Range of Motion
·
Increase
the strength of the surrounding muscles
·
Ensure
you have an exercise program to maintain your fitness
· Give appropriate lifestyle advice
