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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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Hip replacements, Total Hip Replacement, Hip Arthroplasty
Hip replacements, Total Hip Replacement, Hip ArthroplastyHip replacement, hip arthroplasty or total hip replacement is a surgical procedure which replaces your arthritic or damaged hip joint with a ne...
Physiotherapy Site, Physiotherapists, Physio, Which hip replacement?
Types of Hip Replacement There are many different types of hip replacement or hip arthroplasty, allowing orthopaedic surgeons to choose the correct technique and hip prosthesis for the patient's part...
Physiotherapy Site, Physiotherapists, Physio, Joint pain and arthralgia
Joint Pain or Arthralgia Joint pain is one of the most common pain problems for which people go to a registered physiotherapist. Examination of a joint is a complex skill and needs someone with physio...
Knee Pain, Total Knee Replacement, Knee Ligament Injuries The total knee replacement is one of the great success stories of 20th century physical medicine. Total Knee Replacement Total knee replaceme...
Knee Joint Pain The knee is the largest joint in the body and normally one of the most stable. It has large ligaments which control its movement and large muscles to give it power and stability. Despi...
