Arthritis
Arthritis
What Is Arthritis?
Arthritis is a condition that affects the joints, causing pain, stiffness, swelling, and reduced movement.
The most common form is osteoarthritis, which involves the gradual breakdown of cartilage in the joints.
This can lead to inflammation and changes in the surrounding bone and tissue.
Arthritis commonly affects the knees, hips, hands, and spine and can significantly impact your daily function and quality of life.
The most common form is osteoarthritis, which involves the gradual breakdown of cartilage in the joints.
This can lead to inflammation and changes in the surrounding bone and tissue.
Arthritis commonly affects the knees, hips, hands, and spine and can significantly impact your daily function and quality of life.
Common causes of arthritis
There are many contributing factors to arthritis, including:
- Age – risk increases with age due to natural joint changes over time
- Previous joint injury – past trauma or surgery can increase susceptibility
- Genetics – family history may raise your risk
- Excess body weight – additional load increases strain on joints
- Repetitive loading – jobs or sports involving repeated movements or heavy lifting
How we can help you manage your arthritis
At our clinic, we take a modern and evidence-based approach to managing arthritis. Our goal is to reduce your pain, improve mobility, and support you in staying active and independent.
Tailored Exercise Programs
Individualised strength and mobility exercises are key to managing arthritis. Research consistently shows that exercise is the most effective non-surgical treatment for osteoarthritis, improving joint function and reducing pain.
Supported by: Fransen et al., BMJ 2015; Bennell et al., JAMA 2014
Education & Self-Management
We provide you with a clear understanding of your condition and guide you in how to manage it effectively. Education has been shown to empower people with arthritis to better manage flare-ups, reduce reliance on medication, and stay active.
Supported by: GLA:D® Australia outcomes; Bennell et al., 2018
Lifestyle Support
Managing weight, improving activity levels, and modifying daily habits can significantly reduce joint load and improve symptoms. Our physiotherapists work with you to support healthy, sustainable changes.
Supported by: NICE Guidelines for Osteoarthritis Management
Hands-On Therapy
Manual therapy and joint mobilisation can assist with symptom relief and movement quality, particularly in the early stages or when pain is limiting. This is used as an adjunct to active rehabilitation.
Supported by: Hunter & Bierma-Zeinstra, The Lancet 2019
Pain Management Techniques
We help you build an effective plan to manage pain, including pacing strategies, heat/ice, and movement-based pain relief. These methods are aimed at reducing flare-ups and building long-term confidence in your body.
Supported by: OARSI Guidelines 2022
Tailored Exercise Programs
Individualised strength and mobility exercises are key to managing arthritis. Research consistently shows that exercise is the most effective non-surgical treatment for osteoarthritis, improving joint function and reducing pain.
Supported by: Fransen et al., BMJ 2015; Bennell et al., JAMA 2014
Education & Self-Management
We provide you with a clear understanding of your condition and guide you in how to manage it effectively. Education has been shown to empower people with arthritis to better manage flare-ups, reduce reliance on medication, and stay active.
Supported by: GLA:D® Australia outcomes; Bennell et al., 2018
Lifestyle Support
Managing weight, improving activity levels, and modifying daily habits can significantly reduce joint load and improve symptoms. Our physiotherapists work with you to support healthy, sustainable changes.
Supported by: NICE Guidelines for Osteoarthritis Management
Hands-On Therapy
Manual therapy and joint mobilisation can assist with symptom relief and movement quality, particularly in the early stages or when pain is limiting. This is used as an adjunct to active rehabilitation.
Supported by: Hunter & Bierma-Zeinstra, The Lancet 2019
Pain Management Techniques
We help you build an effective plan to manage pain, including pacing strategies, heat/ice, and movement-based pain relief. These methods are aimed at reducing flare-ups and building long-term confidence in your body.
Supported by: OARSI Guidelines 2022
Physio for Arthritis: FAQs
Exercise is one of the most effective ways to manage arthritis. It strengthens the muscles around the joints, improves movement, and reduces pain. When guided by a physiotherapist, it's completely safe and beneficial.
Arthritis is a complex condition involving inflammation and joint change — and it can be well-managed with the right approach. Exercise, education, and self-management strategies have been shown to improve symptoms and delay progression.
Avoiding movement leads to stiffness, weakness, and often more pain. Joints thrive on movement — the key is doing the right type of exercise, at the right level, guided by a health professional.
Many people live well with arthritis for years — even decades — without needing surgery. Research shows that non-surgical care, especially when started early, can be just as effective for many individuals.
Areas We Serve
We provide physiotherapy services to clients with arthritis across the Perth northern suburbs. Some of the most common areas we serve include:
Doubleview, Scarborough, Innaloo, Woodlands, Wembley Downs, Churchlands, Karrinyup, Gwelup, Osborne Park, City Beach, Floreat, and Trigg.
If you're located nearby and looking for expert arthritis care, we're just a short drive away.
Additionally, we provide expert and specialist physiotherapy care to many clients who live in Perth and regional Western Australia – your rehabilitation is our priority and many of our clients are prepared to drive further to receive quality care.
Doubleview, Scarborough, Innaloo, Woodlands, Wembley Downs, Churchlands, Karrinyup, Gwelup, Osborne Park, City Beach, Floreat, and Trigg.
If you're located nearby and looking for expert arthritis care, we're just a short drive away.
Additionally, we provide expert and specialist physiotherapy care to many clients who live in Perth and regional Western Australia – your rehabilitation is our priority and many of our clients are prepared to drive further to receive quality care.
