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Physiotherapy uses physical techniques – often hands-on treatment methods – to improve movement and mobility, reduce pain and stiffness, and increase quality of life.

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With world Physiotherapy day coming up, I thought I would share some previous education!

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Physiotherapy is more than exercises!
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A shared patient story:

I was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis at the age of 21.
I was in my third year of university, studying to be a primary school teacher. Suddenly, one morning, my thumbs became very painful. Then my elbows became stiff and sore, and I couldn’t straighten my arms.
At first I only had symptoms in the morning, but eventually I had them all the time. Quite a few of my joints were stiff and painful, which meant I couldn’t get around very well. I was also tired a lot. When this happened, my GP referred me to a rheumatologist.
I graduated from my teacher training course two years later than planned, but have not been able to work as a teacher yet, due to my arthritis. However, I have used my teaching skills to volunteer for Versus Arthritis, leading self-management courses in Northern Ireland, which I find extremely enjoyable and rewarding. I am also the Chairperson of my local Versus Arthritis support group.
Baking is one of my hobbies, although using certain kitchen equipment can be difficult. Being social is important to me too and I enjoy going to cafés to catch up with my friends. When I’m in pain, I can distract myself by reading or listening to music.
Exercise is important to me too, as I find that doing some gentle exercises makes my joints less painful. There are a few chair-based exercises I do regularly and I also enjoy going for short walks.
Physiotherapy has helped aid me and educate me to what I can do, pacing is important and working within my capabilities especially if I’m having a flair.
Swimming and hydrotherapy is great too and I find that doing exercises in the heated water of the hydrotherapy pool makes me feel less stiff and sore.
Medication-wise, I’m currently using a biological injection called Enbrel. I’ve been using it for five years and inject myself once a week. It’s really helped to control my condition and my flare-ups happen less often.
At the moment, I’m doing ok. There are good days and bad days. I still experience pain every day, but am doing much better than when I was first diagnosed. I have fewer flare ups, which shows that the medication I’m using is really helping me.
My advice to anyone who has recently been diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis would be to join a support group. Talking to another person who has the same condition as you and knows what you’re going through is really useful and reassuring. It’s helped me a lot in my journey.
I’d also say that getting a good night’s sleep is important, as it can help your body recover from the effects of your arthritis. It’s also important for me to learn more about my condition, as it helps me to understand what my body is going through. I really do believe that knowledge is power!