Arthritis physio · Benowa
Stay active and independent without stiff, sore joints running your day
Get an exercise program, hands-on treatment and practical advice to keep your joints moving.
Sound familiar?
Does this sound like you?
- Your joints are stiff when you get up and ease as you move?
- You've been told you have arthritis and to 'just rest it'?
- Walking, stairs or gardening are getting harder than they used to be?
What we treat
Arthritis we see every week
If yours isn't listed, book an assessment and we'll work out what is going on.
Inside the problem
How it works
Arthritis is the umbrella word for joint pain and stiffness, and osteoarthritis is the most common type. Joints adapt to load, so staying active and strong usually helps rather than harms. Exercise is the cornerstone of managing osteoarthritis, along with pacing, weight management and, when needed, medical care.
In more detail
Common problems explained
What each one is, what it feels like and how we manage it.
Osteoarthritis of the knee
Stiffness after rest, aching with activity and sometimes swelling. A strengthening and walking program is first-line treatment. We help you pace activities and plan around flare-ups.
Osteoarthritis of the hip
Groin or thigh ache and stiffness, especially getting up from a chair. Strengthening, movement and hydrotherapy help many people stay active and independent.
Hand and thumb arthritis
Pain, stiffness and sometimes swelling at the base of the thumb or finger joints. We use joint protection strategies, splinting where useful, and strengthening.
Spinal and shoulder arthritis
Neck, back or shoulder stiffness that eases as you move. Hands-on treatment, movement and strengthening keep you moving, and we advise you when a medical review is worthwhile.
How we help
Our four-step approach
Every plan is built around your problem, your work and your goals.
Assess
We assess which joints are involved, how you move, and what you want to be able to do.
Explain
You'll understand your condition and why movement helps rather than harms.
Treat
Hands-on treatment to ease stiffness, and exercises to keep joints moving.
Rebuild
A strengthening plan, in the gym, at home or in our heated pool, that you can keep doing.
Hydrotherapy and our physio-led Pilates classes are good options to keep going between visits.
Questions
Before you book
Is exercise safe with arthritis?
Yes. Appropriate exercise is one of the best-supported ways to manage arthritis. Your physio will set the level for you.
Can I use the pool?
Yes. Our heated hydrotherapy pool takes load off sore joints while you build strength.
Can I claim on Medicare?
If your GP has given you a chronic disease management plan you can claim a rebate for allied health visits. Bring your referral to your first visit.
What happens at the first appointment?
Initial appointments are 60 minutes, so there is time for a thorough assessment. We assess the problem, explain what is going on, start treatment and give you a clear plan. No referral needed.
Can I claim on my health fund?
Yes. If your extras cover includes physio, you can claim on the spot with HICAPS and only pay the gap. We also see Medicare care plan, WorkCover, CTP, DVA and NDIS patients.
Your next step
Book your assessment
Book online any time, or call (07) 5564 9009 and we'll find a time that suits.
General information only, not individual medical advice. Results vary from person to person. © Focus on Physio