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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Regular swimming has been proven to help reduce the risk of chronic illnesses such as heart disease, stroke, and type 2 diabetes. It’s also beneficial for those with arthritis, obesity, and joint pain, as the buoyancy of water reduces the impact on joints. Being active in water can be transformative! As well as being a …
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, …
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 …
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.
Conditions of the bones, joints and muscles are a big problem in the UK with over 17 million people living with a musculoskeletal condition.
World Arthritis Day aims to raise awareness of the importance of early diagnosis and access to timely, evidence based treatment of rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases.
Here at goPhysio we understand that choosing to see a someone if you’re injured or in pain may be a bit daunting and lots of questions may go through your mind.
Last month, Public Health England published new guidance, entitled Productive healthy ageing and musculoskeletal (MSK) health. Over the last few decades, life expectancy has been steadily increasing, with the ONS estimating that by 2041, there will be an 3.2 million people aged 85 years and older in the UK. The report highlights that older people have …
Osteoarthritis is a condition that affects your joints, causing pain and stiffness. It’s by far the most common form of joint disease.
