Arthritis
Arthritis is a broad term for conditions that cause inflammation in the joints, leading to pain, stiffness, and reduced mobility. Common types include osteoarthritis (wear and tear of cartilage) and rheumatoid arthritis (an autoimmune condition).
What is Arthritis?
Arthritis can affect people of all ages and may impact one or multiple joints, interfering with daily activities, work, and overall quality of life.
These injuries may be caused by:
- Twisting or overstretching a joint or muscle
- Falls or awkward landings
- Repetitive strain or overuse
- Poor posture or biomechanics
- Inadequate warm-up or fatigue
- Sudden trauma during sport or activity
Sprains are most common in the ankle, knee, and wrist, while strains often affect the back, hamstrings, shoulders and lower back.
At Physio Matters, our Arthritis Rehabilitation is designed to relieve symptoms, improve joint function, and support long-term wellbeing. It may include:
- Tailored exercise programmes – to strengthen muscles around affected joints and improve mobility
- Manual therapy – to reduce stiffness and improve joint movement
- Hydrotherapy – gentle exercise in warm water to ease pain and support movement
- Education on joint protection and pacing strategies
- Use of assistive devices – such as splints, braces, or walking aids
- Pain management techniques – including heat/cold therapy, massage, and dry needling
- Support with Assistive Devices -= Advice on braces, splints, walking aids, and ergonomic adjustments to improve comfort and independence.
Our approach is holistic and empowering, helping clients stay active, independent, and confident in managing their condition.
If you or someone you care for is living with arthritis, we’re here to help. Contact us to book an assessment or speak to one of our team.management, and activity planning.
What treatments are available for those with Arthritis?
Musculoskeletal treatments
Our MSK physio services are designed to relieve pain, improve movement and support long-term recovery from musculoskeletal injuries and conditions.
At Physio Matters, treatment begins with a thorough initial assessment to identify the root cause of your symptoms, not just where the pain is felt. This allows us to create an effective, targeted treatment plan that supports your lifestyle, work and activity goals.
Your personalised msk physio programme may include a combination of hands-on therapy and movement-based rehabilitation.
We use techniques such as deep tissue release, sports massage and cupping therapy to reduce pain and muscle tension, alongside exercise-based treatments to improve strength, flexibility and posture.
Where appropriate, Pilates, gym-based rehabilitation and sports-specific training are used to help you move with confidence and reduce the risk of future injury.
Musculoskeletal physio can help at any stage, whether you’re dealing with a recent injury, long-standing pain, or want support returning to sport or everyday activities.
Our goal is not only to support recovery, but also to help prevent injuries from reoccurring through education, posture advice and personalised exercise programmes that fit into your daily life.
Get in touch to discuss your rehabilitation needs
Physio Matters is here to support your enquiry by phone during normal business hours or via email or contact form anytime. Whether you’re seeking expert advice or wish to arrange an appointment, our friendly team is ready to help.
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Where we deliver treatment
We offer flexible treatment options designed to suit a range of client needs and environments. Whether in our clinics, at home, or within the community, our care meets clients where they are—literally and clinically.
Clinic-Based Appointments
Specialist MSK and neurological sessions delivered in accessible, well-equipped clinics.
Home Visits
For clients with neurological conditions who benefit from care in a familiar setting.
Community-Based Sessions
Support in local spaces to promote real-world function and independence
Frequently asked questions
Neurological treatments focus on rehabilitation for conditions affecting the brain, spinal cord and nervous system. At Physio Matters, specialist neurological physio is delivered by an experienced neuro physiotherapist to help improve movement, balance, coordination and everyday function following neurological illness or injury.
Our neurological physio service supports people living with conditions such as stroke, acquired brain injury, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease, spinal cord injury and other neurological disorders. Treatment is provided by a qualified neurological physiotherapist with experience in complex rehabilitation.
Neurological physio is highly specialised and focuses on how the nervous system controls movement. A neuro physiotherapist uses specific rehabilitation techniques to retrain movement patterns, manage symptoms such as weakness or spasticity and support long-term independence, rather than treating isolated injuries.
Neurological rehabilitation begins with a detailed assessment by your neurological physiotherapist. Treatment may include gait re-education, balance and coordination training, upper limb rehabilitation, strengthening, functional task practice and strategies to prevent further decline. All neuro physio programmes are tailored to your goals and stage of recovery.
Yes. Neurological physio can be highly beneficial for both short-term recovery and long-term neurological conditions. Your neuro physiotherapist can support ongoing symptom management, maintain function and help prevent secondary complications such as stiffness, pain or loss of mobility.
Neurological treatment sessions can take place at our clinic in Royton or in community settings such as your home. Your neurological physiotherapist will recommend the most appropriate environment to support safe and effective neuro physio rehabilitation.
The frequency of neurological physio sessions depends on your condition, goals and response to treatment. Your neuro physiotherapist will create a flexible rehabilitation plan and review it regularly as your needs change.
Yes. A key part of neurological physio is prevention. Your neurological physiotherapist will address posture, movement strategies, strength and fatigue management to help reduce the risk of falls, pain and further loss of function.
No referral is required. You can self-refer directly to Physio Matters for neurological physio. With your consent, your neuro physiotherapist can also liaise with your GP, consultant or wider healthcare team.
Your care will be delivered by a specialist neuro physiotherapist with extensive experience in neurological physio and rehabilitation. At Physio Matters, we prioritise continuity of care, so you’ll work with a clinician who understands your condition and goals and most importantly, understands you and your needs.