Osteoarthritis is a normal age related condition that causes joints to become painful and stiff. The knee is one of the joints most affected by osteoarthritis. The aim of this webpage is to provide you with information about the problems faced with age related changes in your knee and suggest a few helpful hints on how to help manage your symptoms.

Ever felt a firm bump in your palm or noticed your fingers don't want to straighten out like they used to? You're not alone. Dupuytren's Disease is surprisingly common, especially in men over 40. It usually starts small—just a little nodule under the skin—but over time it can turn into thick cords that pull your fingers down. The earlier you catch it, the more options you have for treatment. Let's break down what to look for and what you can do about it.

If your finger locks up or makes a clicking sound when you try to straighten it, you might have trigger finger. It's that annoying condition where your finger gets "stuck" in a bent position and then suddenly pops straight—kind of like pulling a trigger. It happens when the tendon in your finger gets inflamed and can't glide smoothly anymore. The good news? There are plenty of treatment options, from simple exercises to more advanced therapies, that can get your finger moving freely again.

Occasionally after having a hand or wrist injury you might find your fingers become stiff. The tendon gliding exercises below are designed to help reduce stiffness and improve your hand function to return to normal activities.

The wrist (radiocarpal) joint is between the forearm bones (radius and ulna) and the eight carpal bones of the hand. Fractures can occur in any of these bones and treatment will vary depending on the location and type of fracture. The aim of this webpage is to guide you through your recovery in the most appropriate way.

Exercise is one of the first lines in management in a thumb joint with normal age related changes. It is key to ensure you continue to function well by maintaining strength, range of movement, fitness and joint health with increasing evidence showing that exercise can protect the joint from further changes.

Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common form of arthritis and affects mainly the joint’s cartilage and surrounding bone tissue. Osteoarthritis in the thumb is the most common form of arthritis that affects the hands. Symptoms of thumb arthritis can become crippling, partly because the thumb is needed so often for daily tasks.

Recovery from PTTD takes time and consistency — there are no quick fixes, but with the right exercises and support, most people notice real progress within a few months.