Physiotherapy
Physiotherapists help people affected by injury, illness or disability through movement and exercise, manual therapy, education and advice
This booklet is for people with arthritis who want to know more about how they can
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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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If you’re thinking about having hip replacement surgery you’ll probably have
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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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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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Patellofemoral pain syndrome. As many as 1 in 3 young adults experience knee pain at
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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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Standing frames provide a base of support for Standing Therapy to improve access to
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Injuries to the knees are common in soccer. This is because the sport requires a lot
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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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