What is Rheumatology Physiotherapy? Embody Movement Senior Physiotherapist Rory McIntyre talks about Rheumatology specialised Physiotherapy and its role in managing inflammatory autoimmune conditions.

Osteoarthritis is an extremely common condition, affecting millions of people worldwide. Common misconceptions as to the cause of Osteoarthritis include that joint cartilage can be worn down by too much activity such as running or sport, or that loss of cartilage causes bone rubbing on bone.

If you have knee or hip osteoarthritis, there are many treatments available that can help you to stay active, reduce pain and prevent further degeneration. Fortunately, there is a lot you can do to manage and treat osteoarthritis to reduce the need for invasive treatments or surgery. Embody Movement Exercise Physiologist Courtney Pointon explains.

Inflammation is a normal result of injury, and actually assists injuries to repair. Ongoing inflammation, without a mechanism for injury, can be a sign of systemic disease, where the body is frequently dealing with inflammation caused by either auto-immune dysfunction or other conditions.