The most common form of arthritis is osteoarthritis, which often affects the knees and hips but can affect many joints including the hands, spine and shoulders.

Our physiotherapists have comprehensive experience helping people to manage arthritis. Therapies to improve pain, swelling and joint movement may include TENS, massage, joint mobilisations, taping or acupuncture.

Your physiotherapist will also teach you gentle exercises to help keep the affected joints moving and to maintain muscle strength.

Muscles support the joints and keep them moving in the correct way – if they become weak the joints can become more painful. Research shows that significant improvements in arthritic joint pain and function can be achieved with physiotherapy.