Protect Your Joints, Keep Your Life
Expert Arthritis Treatment At The White Hart Clinic
There are two main forms of arthritis – osteo-arthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.
Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune condition where the body’s own immune system attacks the lining of its joints.
In individuals with osteo-arthritis, the cartilage within joints thins, usually due to wear and tear over time. This can commonly affect the hips, knees and spine (as well as other joints) and is something we often help with at The White Hart Clinic.
While not a cure, physiotherapy/osteopathy can help strengthen and offload affected joints while also reducing symptoms, such as pain or stiffness.
Commons symptoms we can help with:
- Joint pain and stiffness
- Reduced range of motion
- Swelling in joints
- Difficulty with everyday activities
- Fatigue (especially with inflammatory forms)
How our MSK Physiotherapists/ Osteopaths can help:
- Hands-on manual therapy (including gentle joint mobilisations and soft tissue techniques) to reduce pain and improve joint mobility
- Personalised strengthening and rehabilitation programmes
- Movement assessment to address biomechanical issues
- Advice on activity modification and return to sport
- Taping and strapping to reduce discomfort
- Education on pain management and injury prevention
- Long-term strategies to prevent and manage flare-ups
