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Arthritis Arthritis (strict meaning: joint inflammation) is a general term given to joint changes and diseases which occur in our bodies. Unfortunately there is a lot of confusion as to what arthrit...
Arthritis LinksWe have set out below some of the resources we find helpful for arthritis issues. Arthritis Care www.arthritiscare.org.uk Complementary Medicine Association www.the-cma.org.uk N...
Causes and incidence of Osteoarthritis Osteoarthritis (OA) is the commonest cause of joint disability in developed world, and listed in the top 10 of the global disease burden according to the World H...
Development of osteoarthritisOsteoarthritis symptoms develop slowly and are therefore difficult to detect. The onset of symptoms Many joints with signs of OA on examination or on xrays show no s...
Glucosamine and ChondroitinGlucosamine and chondroitin have been shown to have some beneficial effects on osteoarthritic joints, and so may be worth trying if you have this kind of joint problem.You c...
Management & Treatment of OsteoarthritisTreatment of OA concentrates on controlling the symptoms as there is no way to control the process, and pain is the measure used to check success or otherwi...
Natural history of Osteoarthritis
Natural history of OsteoarthristisIt is difficult to give any exact opinion on how things will go with any particular joint or person, as the course of OA varies greatly.Osteoarthritis usually takes y...
New treatments for rheumatoid arthritis
New Treatments for Rheumatoid ArthritisUp until recently doctors have been working somewhat in the dark when treating this common and disabling condition.This is because we had little understanding of...
Osteoarthritis (OA)Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis in the world. It affects huge numbers of people and is often accepted as an inevitable part of ageing. As industrialized populati...
Signs and Symptoms of Osteoarthritis
Features of osteoarthritis on examinationFeatures of Osteoarthritis are divided into symptoms - what the person is complaining of, and signs - what the examiner can find.SymptomsJoint painStiffness in...
Britain’s ageing populationThe age structure of the British population is undergoing unprecedented change.The changes in social policy and healthcare which started in victorian times have contri...
Viscosupplementation for osteoarthritis of the knee
Viscosupplementation for osteoarthritis of the kneeOsteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis in the world, affecting huge numbers of people and is a major cause of disability. As industriali...
Back FAQs - Frequently asked questions This section tries to answer many of the questions people have about their back pain. Am I damaging myself by keeping going? Should I rest for my back pain? Do I...
Overview of Back pain issues acute and chronic
Lower Back Pain in Adults – Non-specific Mechanical Low Back Pain Lower back pain is extremely common, about 80% of people have one or more episodes of back pain during their life. Even though i...
Physiotherapy Site, Physiotherapists, Physio, Facet joint syndrome
Facet Joint Syndrome This is one of the possible diagnoses in people with low back pain. It is often not possible to pin down the exact contribution of these joints to a person’s pain but they a...
Physiotherapy Site, Physiotherapists, Physio, Investigations
Investigations for low back and leg pain Back pain is one of the most heavily investigated conditions. However, the reasons for doing these procedures is often not well understood, even by the medical...
Physiotherapy Site, Physiotherapists, Physio, Physiotherapy training
So you want to be a physiotherapist? What is physiotherapy? Physiotherapy is a science-based healthcare profession which views movement as central to health and well being. Physiotherapists aim to ide...
Physiotherapy Site, Physiotherapists, Physio, What is physiotherapy
What is physiotherapy? “Physiotherapy is a health care profession concerned with human function and movement and maximising potential: it uses physical approaches to promote, maintain and rest...
Resources and Articles about Hip replacements and hip pain
Hip Pain, Hip Injury, Total Hip ReplacementThe physiotherapy site has a significant repository of information accesible via this page. Hip pain The diagnosis of hip pain is difficult as many str...
Hip Pain causes and treatments
Hip Pain Hip pain, hip symptoms and hip disorders are more common than realised, likely due to the difficulty with diagnosing them accurately. Several body areas can refer pain in the hip area and cau...
