Hyaluronic Acid Injections at
Thorpes Physiotherapy
Thorpes Physiotherapy is now offering Hyaluronic Acid (HA) injections. This is a treatment used for arthritis, especially the knee joint. HA injections have been around for several years and there is large amount of evidence supporting their use. We find that it works best when the arthritis isn’t too severe (therefore mild to moderate works best). If you have been told that you require a joint replacement, then this treatment is unlikely to work for you.
HA injections have been shown to reduce pain and improve function in joints such as the knee with the effects lasting up to 12 months. We have found them to be a safe and effective way of managing osteoarthritis in conjunction with Physiotherapy.
If you’re not quite ready to book an appointment yet and have some questions you would like answered first, click the link below to complete a form to get the conversation started.
If you have knee arthritis, then the chances are you may have been prescribed medications by your GP or offered a steroid injection. We have found that many of our patients don’t want these types of treatments due to potential side effects. If this sounds like you, then HA injections could be a great option as they don’t have the same harmful side effects. HA injections are more expensive than steroid injections and this is one of the main reasons they are not readily available on the NHS
Studies confirm HA injections :
Reduce pain.
Improve lubrication.
Improve shock absorption.
Improve nutrition to joint surfaces.
The injections are performed by Clinic Director Jonathan Smith, who has been an Injection therapist since 2008 and a Tutor for The Society of Musculoskeletal Medicine since 2008.
Are you unsure if physiotherapy is right for you? Would you prefer to talk with a physio before making a decision? All you have to do is click the link below to fill out a simple form!
** Note: there is no treatment given at one of our discovery sessions. It’s for you to ask us more questions and for us to confirm whether or not we think we can help you.