Osteoarthritis Archives | The Rehab Centre

Broken machines or active bodies? Part 1 – Ways of talking about health and why it matters

11th Sep 2023

Ways of talking about health, also known as health discourses, significantly influence individuals’ health beliefs and actions. How should we do it?

Should I take painkillers for my knee pain?

22nd May 2023

Osteoarthritis is caused by the changes of the cartilage in your joints due to age related changes, leading to pain and swelling. It can be managed by a variety of methods including pharmacological treatment and exercise therapy.

Delayed Physiotherapy increases opioid use in knee osteoarthritis

10th Apr 2023

Timely Physiotherapy initiation for individuals with knee OA to reduces the risk of opioid use. Have you been referred for Physiotherapy?

Conditions that cause pain in front of knee

28th Nov 2022

Pain in front of knee may be due to a myriad of conditions. A thorough examination will establish an accurate diagnosis.

Exercise vs Surgery for a degenerative meniscal tear. Yay or nay?

5th Sep 2022

So your MRI demonstrates a degenerative meniscus tear. Should you undergo surgery? What are the available options for you?

Gold standard for the management of degenerative knee conditions?

15th Aug 2022

An expert-produced guideline with strong recommendations for conservative management rather than arthroscopic surgery for degenerative knee conditions.

What are the common causes of chronic ankle pain?

1st Aug 2022

Our ankles are highly complex structures. They are very stable and yet, mobile to absorb shock and adapt to the surfaces that we walk on. But what happens when it hurts?