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Osteoarthritis Management
Long-term physiotherapy for osteoarthritis — slow progression, manage pain, and keep moving with confidence at any age.
Condition
What is Knee Arthritis?
Knee arthritis (often called knee osteoarthritis) is a common condition where the cartilage in your knee joint changes over time, leading to pain, stiffness, swelling and difficulty with everyday activities like walking, climbing stairs or standing from a seated position. It is not just “wear and tear” — pain levels often don’t match what shows on a scan, and many people can improve significantly without surgery.
Symptoms may include:
- Aching or sharp pain in the knee
- Stiffness, especially after resting
- Swelling or catching sensations
- Reduced confidence during activity
How Can We Help?
At The Physio Lounge, we support you with a comprehensive, personalised approach that brings together the most effective treatments for knee arthritis, including physiotherapy, expert injections, hydrotherapy, bracing and lifestyle support.
Our aim is to:
- Reduce your pain
- Improve movement and function
- Slow symptom progression
- Help you stay active and confident
We take time to assess your condition fully, understand your goals and tailor a plan that fits your lifestyle and needs.
Physio Assessment & Treatment
A Physio Assessment is your first step. One of our highly trained and skilled physiotherapists will take a full history of your symptoms, medical background and lifestyle. We will then perform movement tests, pain assessments and joint analysis to identify what’s contributing to your knee arthritis and what will help you most.
Once we understand your needs, we’ll build a personalised programme. Treatment options often include:
- Tailored exercise programmes to improve strength and joint control
- Manual therapy to reduce pain and stiffness
- Functional advice to modify activities safely
- Personalised rehabilitation plans via our online app
Physiotherapy is a proven core treatment for knee arthritis and can greatly improve pain, function and quality of life.
Injection-Based Therapies
For some people with knee arthritis, clinician-led joint injections can provide a useful addition to their recovery plan. These can help calm inflammation and reduce pain, giving you more comfort to engage with rehabilitation and everyday movement.
Options include:
- Corticosteroid injections (to reduce inflammation)
- Hyaluronic Acid injections (to support joint lubrication)
Injections are not a standalone fix, but when combined with physio they can significantly support your progress.
Hydrotherapy & Pool-Based Rehab
If land-based exercises are uncomfortable, hydrotherapy may be a great option. Working in warm water reduces the load on your knee joint, allowing you to strengthen muscles, improve mobility and reduce pain with less discomfort.
Hydrotherapy can be particularly helpful for:
- Painful flare-ups
- Improving confidence with movement
- Early-stage strengthening
Knee Bracing & Support
Bracing can provide additional joint support, improve stability and offload areas of pain when walking or during activity. Our team can advise you on whether a brace or support sleeve is right for you and how to use it effectively.
Weight Management & Lifestyle
Excess weight increases the load on your knee joints and can worsen pain and progression of arthritis. Even modest weight loss can make a significant difference to symptoms and function.
We take a supportive, individualised approach to lifestyle advice and can help you make manageable changes — focusing on what works for you without pressure or unrealistic targets.
When Should I Get My Knee Checked?
We recommend seeking assessment if:
- Knee pain affects daily activities
- Pain isn’t improving with rest
- You’re avoiding movement because of fear of pain
- Sleep, work or exercise is impacted
What Does a Physio Assessment Involve?
A Physio Assessment is with one of our expert Chartered Physiotherapists. We’ll take a thorough history, examine movement patterns, joint range and strength, and build a clear understanding of what’s contributing to your knee pain. From this, we create a tailored plan with you.
Treatment may include:
- Personalised exercise therapy
- Manual physiotherapy techniques
- Supportive education and long-term symptom management strategies
You’ll also get access to your own personalised rehab programme through our app.
Accepted Insurance
We accept all major healthcare insurers, if you don't see yours listed don't worry, we may still be able to help, just get in touch and we'll do what we can to help!