Rheumatological conditions
Alongside sports and musculoskeletal injuries, Melissa works closely with a Rheumatologist to help people with rheumatological and inflammatory conditions. Physiotherapy plays a central supporting role alongside your medical treatment: gentle mobility work to protect your joint range, especially around a flare, and individualised strengthening to support the joints and keep you as active and independent as possible.
Her approach is holistic rather than joint-by-joint - combining clear guidance on understanding your diagnosis, tailored exercise and lifestyle strategies, and a person-centred focus on your overall quality of life, not just the affected joint. Care is individualised and paced to how you are feeling, working with your wider medical team where helpful, so that staying active supports rather than aggravates your condition.
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Common questions
Can physiotherapy help rheumatological conditions?
Yes - alongside your medical care, physiotherapy can help you stay active, maintain strength and movement, and manage symptoms of rheumatological and inflammatory conditions. Melissa works closely with a Rheumatologist and tailors exercise and lifestyle strategies to how you are feeling, so activity supports your condition rather than flaring it.