Osteoarthritis and Exercise 

Osteoarthritis (OA) is a disease affecting the joints of the body, especially the hips, knees, spine and hands.  The symptoms of OA are usually pain and difficulty moving the joint. Because of this, people living with OA can tend to avoid activity leading to weaker muscles and joint instability as well as other health problems linked to being sedentary.  Although OA is often described as resulting from wear and tear, inflammation of the joint is involved and people often experience flare-ups together with periods of reduced symptoms.

It may seem strange that exercising a painful joint can help, but exercise has been shown to actually improve joint health as well as reducing pain.  We know that exercise helps to strengthen the muscles which support and stabilise the joint.  Exercise can also help to improve joint movement and flexibility, making it easier to carry out daily tasks.  There are many different types of exercise which are appropriate for people living with OA including tai chi, water exercise, resistance or aerobic training.  The best exercise to do is one that you enjoy and that fits in with your daily life.

Our team of Physiotherapists and Exercise Physiologists can work with you to develop an exercise program that is suited to your particular needs and preferences. 

Call 0477 934 546 today to talk to our friendly team.

Home exercise squat for osteoarthritis

Meet the team...

Welcome to the first Future Physio blog post and what a better way to start than meeting the team...

 

Sarah started Future Physio in 2010 after returning from 8 years working in the UK. She was passionate about bringing high quality care to the community. As Future Physio has grown so has Sarah's family. She is married to Stuart and has two children.

Karen joined Future Physio in 2015 and is much loved by our clients. She is bright and bubbly and brings this enthusiasm to all her sessions. She is Mum to a little girl with another one on the way. She has just started maternity leave and we hope to hear news of the new arrival soon...

Erin is the newest member of our team. She has qualifications in clinical pilates and you can catch her running outdoor classes by the river on weekends. More info can be found at www.pilatesintheparkperth.com.au

You can book a private one on one pilates session with Erin by calling now 0477 934 546

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We look forward to bringing you high quality home visit physiotherapy soon.