Arthritis

 

Arthritis is common among older people. Here Rosemary interviews a surgeon and a neuro-physiotherapist, both experts in treating people with this painful condition. She also talks of her own experience with it and how she has managed her pain to be able to live a now near-normal life.

What is Arthritis?

Orthopaedic Surgeon Mr Maneesh Bhatia explains how arthritis can affect our body and what can be done to help ease the pain and manage this potentially life-changing condition.

Coping with Arthritis

Neuro-physiotherapist JD Hylton explains how we can minimise the pain and maximise mobility to keep us active and independent as we grow older.

Arthritis and Exercise

Rosemary asks Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon Mr Maneesh Bhatia the facts about what type of exercise is best if we suffer from arthritis. Maneesh also explains the importance of stretching before and after we exercise, particularly if we suffer from plantar fasciitis.

My Journey with Arthritis

Rosemary explains how she manages her condition so that she can live a normal life.

Orthotics – Can they help?

Rosemary explains about the orthotics she has in her shoes to ease the pain in her arthritic feet.

Supplements – Can they help?

Rosemary explains which supplements she takes to ease the pain in her arthritic feet.

TENS Machine

Rosemary talks about her experience using a TENS machine on her feet.

Meet Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon Mr Maneesh Bhatia

Rosemary chats to Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon Mr Maneesh Bhatia after he changed her life by successfully operating on her right foot. Here she asks him why he decided to specialise in foot surgery and why he finds it so satisfying.

Meet Neuro-Physiotherapist JD Hylton

Rosemary asks JD about his fascinating career-path to becoming a neuro-physiotherapist and a Personal Trainer at a specialist rehabilitation gym called Bridge4.