Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis (OA)
Expert Physiotherapy for Hip, Knee & Joint Osteoarthritis
At Mode Physiotherapy, we provide specialist care for osteoarthritis (OA), helping patients manage pain, improve mobility, and delay or avoid surgery where possible. Our clinicians have worked in advanced practice roles within the NHS, assessing patients for hip and knee replacements, and guiding them through both surgical and non-surgical pathways.
Why Choose Mode Physiotherapy for Osteoarthritis?
- HCPC-Registered Chartered Physiotherapists
- Extensive NHS experience in orthopaedic triage and surgical referral
- Skilled in identifying when to refer for X-rays, MRI, or surgical consultation
- Expertise in the use of steroid and hyaluronic acid injections
- Focused on patient education, empowerment, and long-term self-management
Conditions We Treat
- Hip Osteoarthritis
- Knee Osteoarthritis
- Shoulder, Hand & Spine OA
- Early-stage and advanced degenerative joint changes
Our Advanced Clinical Approach
Our clinicians are trained to assess and manage OA holistically, using a biopsychosocial model and shared decision-making to guide care. We offer:
- Individualised exercise therapy to improve strength, mobility, and joint function
- Manual therapy to reduce stiffness and improve movement
- Education on joint protection, pacing, and activity modification
- Guidance on weight management and lifestyle changes
- Referral for imaging or orthopaedic opinion only when clinically necessary
- Injection therapy (steroid or hyaluronic acid) when appropriate for symptom relief
Empowering You to Take Control of Your OA
We believe in educating and empowering patients to understand their condition and take an active role in managing it. Our goal is to help you:
- Reduce pain and stiffness
- Maintain independence and mobility
- Delay or avoid surgery where possible
- Make informed decisions about your care
Serving Nottingham & Surrounding Areas
Located in Woodborough, we support patients from Calverton, Burton Joyce, Lowdham, Southwell, Oxton, Mapperley, and Sherwood. Whether you’re newly diagnosed or living with long-term joint pain, we’re here to help you move better, feel stronger, and live well with osteoarthritis.
Important symptoms to monitor
If you notice any of the below symptoms, you must seek medical attention urgently
- Significant swelling, heat and redness of the joint which may or may not cause you to feel unwell with fever symptoms.
- Significant inability to weight bear with no trauma.
Do I need a scan?
A scan or X-Ray is not required to diagnose Osteoarthritis. This is done through listening to your history and completing an assessment looking at your joint and how it moves.
Around 95% of scans will show normal age related changes (above the age of 30 years old) and coincidental findings which may not be related to your symptoms. Mode Physiotherapy can complete an assessment and will be able to determine if you require a scan.
NB If a scan is required, an x-ray tends to be more useful than a MRI at assessing the extent of OA changes in the joint.
Are there things I should avoid?
There is nothing that you should avoid when having arthritis pain, but you do need to listen to your symptoms and adjust your activities accordingly.
It is important to keep moving as much as possible. There may be some activities that are painful, but this doesnt mean that is it causing you any damage. One of our physiotherapists will be able to work with you to get you back doing the activities you enjoy.
Should I take pain relief?
It is important to discuss pain relief with your local pharmacist or GP. If your pain levels are better controlled, this will enable you to keep more active and by keeping active it will help to maintain your strength and movement. This approach could lead to a quicker recovery.
A physiotherapist will be able to advise if you need to discuss pain relief with your GP or Pharmacist.
How can Mode Physiotherapy help with my osteoarthritis?
At Mode Physiotherapy we have extensive experience in managing arthritis pain which can typically affect any part of your body. This includes being able to advise regarding when a scan or potential surgery may be required. We can also help with prehab and post rehabilitation following joint replacement surgery.
Mode Physiotherapy will be able to help diagnose the cause of your pain as well as provide advice and guidance on ways to manage it. Often this will include a combination of hands on treatment and a tailored rehabilitation programme.