Osteoarthritis OA
Osteoarthritis of the knee
Your heel pain is caused by a traction injury with some inflammation of the tissues
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A change of physical working methods can lead to you developing a joint
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Reassure your child that the pains do not mean serious illness but that you
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Exercise and sport should be good for your physical and mental health if you
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The best care for your child is a combination of medicines (drug treatments) and an
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Stretching exercises (also known as ‘range of movement’ exercises) are designed
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Strengthening exercises help you to strengthen your muscles so they can support your
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Many people with osteoarthritis are afraid to exercise because they believe –
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Simple exercises to increase movement or begin working the muscles. Start with
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The handy poster shows you some examples of exercises to do at home. Visit
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Elbow pain is a very common problem but it’s not usually a sign of arthritis or
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If you’re thinking about having hip replacement surgery you’ll probably have
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Stretching and strengthening exercises. Taking painkillers before you exercise can
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Start exercising gently and increase gradually. You should not try to push hard to
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Start exercising gently and increas gradually. You should not try to push hard to
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Information in this exercise sheet should be used as a guide to recovery –
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Gardening doesn’t have to be a problem if you have arthritis, and it can play an
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You may find that arthritis makes everyday life more challenging at times. In this
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It’s well known that swimming is a good form of exercise for people with
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Physiotherapy is an important part of treatment for most people with arthritis. It
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Occupational therapy can play a very important part in helping you to manage your
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This series on practical exercise is a tribute to Arthritis Research UK, the
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Bradley Nash on the court during a volleyball game. Submitted photo by Bahram Mark
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This knee conditioning program should be continued for 4 to 6 weeks, unless
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This is a general conditioning program that provides a wide range of exercises. To
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This foot and ankle conditioning program should be continued for 4 to 6 weeks,
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The WinSport Medicine Clinic is located within the Markin MacPhail Centre at Canada
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New research has added to the body of evidence in support of exercise for knee
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Each year 20% of the general population consult a GP with a musculoskeletal problem
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“The clinical benefit of joint unloading is proven to reduce pain,” clinical
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