Joint Pain & Arthritis
Personalized physiotherapy to help you move with less pain, improve strength, and return to the activities that matter to you.
Care for Painful, Stiff Joints
Physical therapists are experts in evaluating and treating human movement dysfunctions. At Primus Physiotherapy, we care for people of all ages with muscle, joint, and neurological conditions. When joint pain or arthritis is limiting your daily life, your care begins with finding the underlying movement and biomechanical factors affecting you—not simply masking symptoms.
Our treatment is customized to your goals, whether that means walking more comfortably, using stairs with confidence, keeping up with family, or staying active in the activities you enjoy.
Conditions We Treat
Our team has successfully treated a wide range of arthritis-related and joint pain concerns.
Joint Pain
Assessment and individualized treatment for painful or stiff joints that affect movement and daily activities.
Osteoarthritis
A focused plan to support joint motion, strength, pain relief, and improved function.
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Supportive, personalized physiotherapy to help manage movement limitations and maintain independence.
Hand Arthritis
Individualized care to address stiffness, pain, movement, and day-to-day hand function.
How Physiotherapy Can Help
Drugs, injections, and surgery may be among the treatment options discussed for joint pain and arthritis. Physiotherapy offers a customized, research-supported approach that is designed to address the underlying cause of movement problems, with no medication side effects.
Physical therapy techniques are recommended for arthritis of the knee, hip, shoulder, and hand. Your therapist will develop a plan based on your assessment, symptoms, abilities, and personal goals.
Your Recovery Process
- Recovery of joint motion
- Recovery of strength
- Pain relief
- Improved function
- Independent care
What Makes Care Personal
Everyone is different. Some people need one or two visits, while others benefit from an extended plan over several weeks or months. Your care is matched to your needs and progress.
Components of Your Care
Your physiotherapist may use a combination of the following based on your assessment:
- A thorough biomechanical evaluation
- Extensive patient education
- A customized treatment plan
- Joint mobilization techniques to decrease joint stiffness
- Pain-relieving modalities such as ice, heat, ultrasound, or electrical stimulation
- Targeted stretching for tight muscles
- Progressive strength training
- Balance and functional re-education
If you are tired of masking your pain, let’s focus on treating the cause and helping you move forward.