What is Arthritis?

Arthritis is a common condition that causes pain and inflammation in a joint.

Osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis are the 2 most common types of arthritis. Osteoarthritis is the most common type of arthritis in the UK. It most often develops in people in their mid-40s or older.

Arthritis Care
Arthritis Care

How do we support people with Arthritis?

Arrow Care Services can support people living with Arthritis, here are ten ways in which we can help you or your loved one stay at home and manage Arthritis:

  • Helping with Weight Management: Losing excess weight can reduce stress on weight-bearing joints like the hips and knees. We can monitor and assist you or your loved one at mealtimes to ensure correct that nutritional guidance is being followed.
  • Helping with Exercise: Regular physical activity, especially low-impact exercises like swimming or walking, can improve joint flexibility, strength, and reduce pain. We can provide care professionals that will enable you to exercise safely, whenever it’s convenient for you.
  • Monitoring your health data: Review and analysis of professional care packages can identify and address issues before they arise.
  • Assistive Devices: Using walking sticks, or adaptive equipment can help reduce strain on joints and improve mobility. Arrow Care Services work closely with local authorities and occupational therapists to recommend and ensure you are happy and safe living in your home.
  • Assisting with Medication: We work closely with General Practitioners to help manage, monitor and review prescription medications that can be administered and tracked to help with pain management strategies.
  • Working alongside Physical Therapists: A physical therapist can help improve strength, range of motion, and function. We can provide care professionals that are able to help with the rehabilitation of your arthritis by assisting you with prescribed physical therapy routines.
  • Working alongside Occupational Therapists: An occupational therapist can help adapt daily activities and tasks to reduce strain on joints. We work together with occupational therapists to make recommendations and help carry out changes to your living conditions when living with Arthritis.
  • After Surgical Interventions: Joint replacement: In severe cases, surgery may be recommended to replace joints. We can provide detailed post operative care packages to suit you or loved one.
  • Support and Education: Support groups and organisations: We can advise and support you on organisations that are out there to help people living with arthritis. For example, Versus Arthritis provides information, resources, and support for people with arthritis.
  • Consultations with healthcare professionals: We can assist with regular check-ups and consultations with doctors, rheumatologists, chiropodists and other specialists that are important for ongoing management and treatment.