Here’s our top 5 tips and exercises to help you get back on track following hip replacement surgery. Prehab!Waiting lists for hip replacements can be long, so to make the most of this time it’s a great idea to start some pre-habilitation (prehab) before the operation. You may be limited by your pain levels but […]
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Osteoarthritis (or OA) is a degenerative joint disease that occurs when the cartilage that cushions the ends of bones in a joint gradually wears away over time. As the cartilage deteriorates, OA can cause pain, stiffness, and swelling in the affected joint. Osteoarthritis can affect any joint in the body, but it most commonly occurs
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We all like the idea of ‘ageing healthily’ – keeping as active, mobile and independent as we can. Being able to enjoy life, keep doing the things we enjoy and love for as long as possible and not feel like a deterioration of our health is an inevitable side effect of getting older. But what’s
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The National Institute of Clinical Excellence (NICE) has recently produced new guidance for the management of Osteoarthritis. With the condition affecting 520 million people around the world and rising cases (there has been a 48% increase globally in the number of people with OA between 2009 to 2019), it has a huge impact on peoples lives. So,
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Every year, on 8th September, we celebrate World Physical Therapy Day. The focus for this year’s World PT Day is osteoarthritis, and in 2023 the focus will be on other rheumatological conditions. The campaign is focused around the following key messages. Read More Osteoarthritis and how Pilates can help you Being active with arthritis More about
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This may surprise you, but a recent study has found that greater grip strength can be an indication of overall healthy ageing, mobility and function as you age. What the study shows us is that the focus for older women shouldn’t be focused on weight loss as a way to extend their lives, but instead on improving
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This year’s RA Awareness Week, run by the National Rheumatoid Arthritis Society (NRAS), is focusing on Mental and Physical Wellbeing. The aim is to raise awareness of RA and help many more living with RA improve their self-management techniques, try something new, and get involved with the RA community. What is Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)? The
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Pilates is an excellent choice of exercise for people who have osteoarthritis, as it is a gentle, low impact-based exercise.
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Pilates is an excellent choice of exercise for people who have osteoarthritis, as it is a gentle, low impact-based exercise.
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We see many people who are living with arthritis here at goPhysio, so this new guidance is very helpful for many of the people we help.
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