Physiotherapy

They will examine the area that needs to be treated, such as your knees, back, spine, hips or neck, and this may include applying pressure to help them understand your condition. They may also ask you to walk or lift objects to they can look at your posture or where your body is either strong or has a weakness.

They will use this information to produce a tailored treatment and exercise plan that they think will help you. They will also demonstrate some exercises you can do during your session and at home, as looking after yourself will help you manage your condition. They may also decide you need some other treatments and will discuss this with you.

At the end of the session a follow-up appointment for further treatment will be booked if they feel it’s necessary.

Your treatment will continue until the problem has resolved, you can manage your condition or your progress has not changed.

• Exercise programmes help to relax, strengthen and take pressure off the joint.
• Physiotherapists use a variety of different manual techniques to relieve pain, promote mobility and to help return the muscles and joints to normal.
• The holistic/biomechanical approach of physiotherapy in the lower limb can improve someone’s pain or function.
• Physiotherapy helps to keep joints and muscles moving and maintains mobility.
• A physiotherapist can tailor an individual exercise plan to suit your needs and provide the best possible advice.
• Physiotherapists use goal setting to return people back to exercise and activities.
• Staying active increases the life of your joins.
• Physiotherapy can be extremely to help reduce and manage pain, perform daily tasks and improve your quality of life.
• It is useful for all levels of osteoarthritis – mild/moderate and severe.