Living with arthritis can present daily challenges, impacting your mobility, increasing pain, and affecting your overall quality of life. At Physio Fitness, our compassionate and expert physiotherapists in Hampstead and Finchley, North London, specialise in Arthritis Management. We’re dedicated to helping you reduce pain, improve joint function, and empower you with strategies to live well with various forms of arthritis.
Our approach goes beyond temporary fixes. We focus on understanding your specific type of arthritis and its impact on your body, designing a personalised programme that helps you manage symptoms, maintain independence, and enhance your ability to participate in activities that matter to you.
Our greatest asset is our team of dedicated and highly skilled physiotherapists. Each member of the Physio Fitness family is passionate about helping you achieve your health goals, bringing a wealth of experience, specialised knowledge, and a compassionate approach to every session. All of our physiotherapists are fully qualified, HCPC registered, and committed to ongoing professional development to ensure you receive the most effective, evidence-based care.
Arthritis is a common condition characterised by inflammation of the joints, leading to pain, stiffness, and reduced movement. While there are many types of arthritis, our physiotherapists have extensive experience in managing symptoms associated with:
Osteoarthritis (OA): Often called “wear and tear” arthritis, affecting joint cartilage. We focus on strengthening supporting muscles, improving joint mechanics, and pain management.
Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA): An autoimmune condition causing inflammation in multiple joints. Our role is to help maintain joint mobility, reduce pain during flare-ups, and provide strategies for energy conservation.
Psoriatic Arthritis (PsA): An inflammatory arthritis affecting some people with psoriasis. We help manage joint pain and stiffness, improve function, and support mobility.
Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS): An inflammatory condition primarily affecting the spine. Physiotherapy is crucial for maintaining spinal mobility and reducing stiffness.
Gout: While an acute inflammatory condition, physiotherapy can help with joint recovery and education on preventing future attacks.
Our personalised arthritis management programmes are designed to empower you with control over your condition and improve your daily comfort:
Pain Reduction Strategies: Utilising gentle manual therapy, electrotherapy (including Ultrasound and TENS), and specific exercises to alleviate joint pain and discomfort.
Improved Joint Mobility: Techniques to reduce stiffness and maintain or increase your joint’s range of motion.
Strengthening & Stability: Tailored exercise programmes (including Clinical Pilates and Tailored Exercise Rehabilitation) to build strength in muscles surrounding affected joints, providing better support and reducing strain.
Balance & Proprioception Training: Crucial for preventing falls and improving confidence, especially in lower limb arthritis.
Activity Modification & Pacing Advice: Guidance on how to adapt daily tasks, manage your energy, and avoid aggravating activities without limiting your life.
Joint Protection Education: Learning techniques to protect your joints during daily activities and hobbies.
Weight Management Advice: Discussion and guidance on how optimal weight can significantly reduce stress on joints.
Personalised Home Exercise Programme: Clear, easy-to-follow exercises to continue your progress between sessions and empower self-management.
