Physio Express

Osteoarthritis and Musculoskeletal Conditions

Arthritis and Other Musculoskeletal Conditions

WHAT ARE ARTHRITIS AND MUSCULOSKELETAL CONDITIONS?

Arthritis refers to several conditions that affect the muscles, joints and bones. All forms of arthritis are musculoskeletal conditions, although some also involve the immune system. These conditions may result in pain, stiffness, swelling, and redness in the affected joints. Arthritis and musculoskeletal conditions are large contributor to illness, pain, and disability in Australia. More than 6.1 million Australians are reported to have arthritis or a musculoskeletal condition. The most common conditions include:

  • Back pain

  • Osteoarthritis

  • Rheumatoid arthritis

  • Juvenile arthritis

How can physio express Help Me?

At Physio Express, the aim of treatment is to work with you to resume or maintain an active, healthy, and independent life. We perform a thorough musculoskeletal assessment to understand your condition or pain. From there, we will then offer pain relief strategies, discuss potential lifestyle modifications, and provide an individualise exercise program to optimise your function.

The types of treatments we offer include:

  • Advice for joint protection and pain management

  • Tailored exercise prescription to reduce swelling and stiffness, and improve your joint range and muscle strength

  • Brace prescription, if required

  • Help you to feel confident about managing your condition

  • Hydrotherapy

  • And more…

references

Australian Institute of Health and Welfare. (2020). Arthritis. Retrieved from https://www.aihw.gov.au/reports/chronic-musculoskeletal-conditions/arthritis/contents/about

Australian Institute of Health and Welfare. (2022). Chronic Musculoskeletal conditions: falls. Retrieved from https://www.aihw.gov.au/reports/australias-health/bone-and-joint-health