The Injury Hub
Arthritis: Info, Symptoms & Treatment.
Our Chartered Physiotherapists across Ireland are experts in the causes, symptoms and treatment of arthritis.
The Injury Hub: Arthritis
What is arthritis?
Arthritis is a joint disorder causing inflammation in one or more joints. It is common in adults 65 and older, but it can affect people of all ages. Arthritis is used to describe a range of different diseases and conditions that affect joints, the tissues that surround joints, and other connective tissue.
The most common form of the condition is osteoarthritis which occurs when the cartilage lining the bones in the joint breaks down due to wear and tear.
How We Can Help.
Symptoms, Treatment & How We Can Help Your Recovery.
Learn about common Arthritis injury symptoms, effective treatments, and how our expert team supports your recovery journey every step of the way.
Symptoms Of Arthritis
When the Arthritis becomes advanced the cartilage can become degenerated under the bone. As a result, the joint might experience some erosion. Usually the area that is affected with arthritis will be inflamed, swollen, painful and the joint will be stiff.
Arthritis Treatment
Heat treatments These treatments produce heat within your body tissues. The application can be directed towards superficial or deeper parts of the body. The most common types of treatment used are infra-red radiation (heat lamps) and hot packs for superficial treatments.
Electrotherapy These treatments produce electrical stimulation of your body tissues. They may be extremely useful in the treatment of both acute and chronic arthritis, where pain, swelling and muscle spasms are present.
Exercise: A balanced programme of rest and exercise, and careful attention to joint posture is an important part of pain management, joint protection and maintenance of your joint function, especially important post-surgery. Specific prescription exercise and movement programmes can be developed.
Our Expertise
Physiotherapy is key to the treatment and management of arthritis.Physiotherapy for arthritis focuses on the reduction of pain and stiffness as well as increasing the level of movement and range of motion for the individual.
Our Chartered Physios work with the patient through exercise programmes and other techniques to build their strength and maximize their function so that they can remain independent.
Our Physiotherapists also aim to reduce the inflammation in affected areas as well as focusing on strategies to control pain and stiffness.
Our patient’s health journeys
How Much Does It Cost?
Please refer to our individual clinic location pages for pricing information.
What Are Your Clinic Hours?
Monday – Friday: 8am to 8pm
Saturday: 9am to 5pm
Sunday: Closed
*Please note, opening times can vary between clinics
Where Is This Service Available?
This service is available in any of our nationwide clinics.
Am I Covered By Health Insurance?
We work with all major insurers – Vhi, Laya and Irish Life. We recommend you check your own policy for its terms and conditions to see what cover you have.
How Do I Contact You?
Our Patient Services team is available to help you Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm, and Saturdays from 8:00am to 4:00pm.
Call Us: 01 611 1740
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