Project Description
Condition
Joints allow movement between bones, they are prone to injury which left untreated could deteriorate, leading to a longer recovery period and additional pain and discomfort.
An injury can happen to any joint in the body and normally occur through a number of causes such as:
- Traumatic – fractures, ligament sprains/tears, sprains, dislocations
- Overuse – muscle tendonitis, muscle strain
- Infections
- Rheumatic – rheumatoid arthritis
The injury can affect the range and quality of movement and strength of the joint. An injury to a joint is normally associated with one, all, or a combination of the following symptoms:
- Pain
- Swelling
- Limited range of motion
- Heat
- Bruising
Treatment
Bodytone physiotherapy can offer assessment, treatment, and advice for injuries sustained to joints. Our physiotherapy treatment can assist with:
- Optimising healing
- Reducing swelling
- Decreasing pain
- Provide self-management strategies
- It is sometimes necessary to refer on for a surgical opinion or further investigation (e.g. MRI scan). We have a list of surgeons we use for each specific joint injury.
There are a variety of treatment options that can be used and will be suggested by the experienced physiotherapist after assessment of the injury. Some of the most common treatments are:
- Mobilisation of the joint and the surrounding soft tissues.
- Advice around ice therapy and anti-inflammatory strategies.
- Balance and proprioceptive exercises
- Strengthening exercises
- Acupuncture
OPENING HOURS
Monday – Friday | 8:00am – 8:00pm |
Saturday | 9:00am – 1:00pm |
+44(0) 28 9147 7778