Arthritis Physiotherapy
Arthritis Physiotherapy Caringbah:
Arthritis refers to a group of conditions that can cause damage to the joints, this damage is often felt as pain or stiffness. Arthritis can cause pain, stiffness or reduced motion in a joint, swelling and redness or warmth in a joint. With over a hundred different types of arthritis which affect young to old, and approximately 4 million people currently living with arthritis in Australia, it is one of the most common joint problems encountered. Arthritis typically affects the small joints such as fingers, hands, feet and ankles first then may progress to other areas and cause pain in the back, shoulders and knees. Two of the most common forms of arthritis include
- Osteoarthritis
- Rheumatoid arthritis
Arthritis can cause pain, stiffness or reduced motion in a joint, swelling and redness or warmth in a joint.
Osteoarthritis:
Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common form of arthritis and is caused by gradual cartilage degradation over time due to “wear and tear” on your joints. Pain and stiffness due to osteoarthritis typically affects joints in the knees, hips, fingers and big toe. Risk factors for developing osteoarthritis include a family history of OA, being overweight, previous injury to a joint(s), a job that put heavy loads on the knees and hips or required repetitive tasks with the hands. Whilst there is no “cure” for osteoarthritis, there are a number of treatment options to reduce pain and increase function. These include, starting an exercise program developed by your physiotherapist to assist in strengthening the muscles around the affected joints, achieving and maintaining a healthy weight, speaking with your doctor about adequate pain-relief and continuing to live an active life.
Rheumatoid Arthritis:
Rheumatoid Arthritis causes joint inflammation and pain due to an faulty immune response, causing the immune system to attack the healthy synovium lining joints. It typically affects small joints such as fingers, ankles and toes but can have further health effects such as irritation in the eyes, mouth and skin. Physiotherapy can help Rheumatoid Arthritis sufferers manage their pain and return flexibility to joints, physiotherapy also is great exercise which can help minimise health complications from a less active lifestyle as a result of pain.
Due to arthritis’s varied nature Fit and Flow Physiotherapy Caringbah understand how important it is to tailor your treatment plan to your individual symptoms.
Due to arthritis’s varied nature Fit and Flow Physiotherapy Caringbah understand how important it is to tailor your treatment plan to your individual symptoms. At Fit and Flow Physiotherapy Caringbah, our team of professionals can help you manage your pain and help you return flexibility back to your joints affected, reducing your risk of further health complications due to arthritis. If you are unsure about your arthritis you can fill out our Injury Form and one of our experts will get back to you about how physiotherapy can manage your arthritis.
About Fit and Flow
Extensive experience in musculoskeletal and sports injuries, adolescent injuries, pre and post-natal physiotherapy, women's health and surgical rehabilitation provided from expert Physiotherapists in Caringbah.
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Though there are a number of potential factors that may contribute to the development of plagiocephaly and torticollis in an infant, there are ways it can be avoided or prevented 😁
It is important to encourage activities that promote early head control, such as:
- Cradling your baby's head in the middle when they are awake and alert.
- Gently talk or sing to your baby to encourage them to keep their head there.
- Once your baby is able to maintain eye contact, catch their attention and slowly move back and forth, allowing them to follow your face by turning their head.
- Offer early tummy time by placing them on your chest and encouraging them to lift their head.
If you feel you need further guidance on recognising or preventing these conditions in your infant, schedule an appointment with our Paediatric physiotherapist, Bree!
Book by calling us on 📞(02) 8544 3680, or by clicking the link in our bio! 💻
When gauging whether an infant is suffering from plagiocephaly and/or toriticollis, parents may notice 🤔:
- Their baby prefers to turn their head to one side (e.g. towards the right) when sleeping or at other times when positioned on their back.
- Their baby can't keep their head turned in the opposite direction (e.g. towards the left).
- Their baby has a head tilt
- Their baby has a misshapen head (i.e. the back of the head is flattened in appearance)
Look out for out next post where we outline some preventative measures! 👀 In the meantime, if you're concerned that your child is suffering from either of these conditions, book a consultation with our highly experienced Paediatric physiotherapist, Brianna! ☺️
You can reach us on (02) 8544 3680, or book online at a time that suits you.