Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common form of arthritis. It affects the whole joint including cartilage, bone, muscles and ligaments. In most cases, there is no identifiable cause for knee or hip OA but increasing age, joint abnormalities and excessive joint loading can increase the risk of OA. OA is influenced by different factors such as family history, obesity, diabetes, lower limb alignment, joint shape, trauma and inflammation by metabolic syndromes. OA usually develops slowly. In younger people, it can develop due to previous trauma.
The most common symptoms of osteoarthritis include, but are not limited to:
Cairns osteoarthritis treatment is available through our professional physiotherapists. There is strong scientific evidence showing exercise therapy is effective in improving joint motion, decreasing pain and improving strength and function. Our Cairns physiotherapists can help to improve your function and everyday life. We use different methods to decrease your pain, including hands-on treatment, and prescribe exercises to improve joint motion and muscle strength. We’ll empower you, providing education and self-management techniques.
Francesco believes in an evidence-based approach and values building a trusting and collaborative relationship with his patients, providing support throughout their recovery and disease management journey. Francesco speaks English and Italian.
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Lea is committed to helping her clients reach their full potential and get back to doing the activities that they love. Her treatment techniques include manual therapy, Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (level 2 practitioner) M2T blading, cupping and dry needling. Lea speaks Filipino and English.
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Nicolas is very interested in neurological and respiratory conditions. He provides support and treatment to patients with Parkinson’s disease, Alzheimer’s, Huntington’s disease, Cerebral Palsy, COPD, Cystic Fibrosis and more.
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Catherine has degrees in Biology, Naturopathy and Physiotherapy. She is a strong advocate of holistic treatment and endeavours to treat the cause of the problem, while also alleviating the symptoms. She offers physiotherapy and naturopathy appointments at Wellness Embodied and looks forward to meeting you.
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Kate loves to find a way to meet a client where they are at and believes that everyone’s approach to exercise should be different. She loves to help patients with osteoporosis or osteopenia, mental health struggles, back pain, musculoskeletal issues and more.
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Ry works and lives in Cooktown. Ry is a Rural Generalist and has developed his skills across multiple settings since completing his studies at James Cook University Townsville, in 2016.
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