Physiotherapy for Osteoarthritis

What is Osteoarthritis?

Osteoarthritis affects joints and can cause pain, stiffness and reduced movement. It commonly affects the knees, hips, hands and other joints.

What problems can people face?

People may have joint pain, stiffness, difficulty walking or standing, difficulty with stairs, reduced activity and reduced confidence with movement.

What can happen when it is not addressed?

Pain can lead someone to move less. Over time, reduced activity may contribute to weakness, stiffness, poorer mobility and greater difficulty with everyday activities.

How ACP can help

ACP can provide individualised strengthening, mobility exercises, balance training, walking programs, functional exercises, pain-management strategies and mobility-aid assessment. We look at what the pain is stopping the person from doing.

When should physiotherapy be considered?

Consider physiotherapy when joint pain is affecting walking, transfers, exercise, participation or independence.