Osteoarthritis in sport
Osteoarthritis in sport and how we might be able to treat it
About osteoarthritis
Whilst all joints will tend to ‘wear’ this way through advancing age, injuries accrued through sport can sometimes accelerate this process.
Need to know
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Symptoms of osteoarthritis in sport icon plus
Osteoarthritis in our joints can bring out stiffness and swelling in the joints, pain after exercise (sometimes even a day or two later), and when severe, it can cause sport to be very painful. Sometimes it becomes difficult to perform a movement well in sport, and lead to a loss of performance. -
Screening and diagnosis icon plus
Your consultant will assess you carefully and examine you, which may include watching you move, and accessing any limitations or muscle weakness. You may need to undergo diagnostic imaging such as an X-Ray or MRI scan. -
Potential treatment options icon plus
The good news is, movement and strength building has been shown to beneficial in managing the symptoms of osteoarthritis, although you may be advised on modifiying you exercise. Physiotherapy and osteopathy are frequently recommended, and sometimes a joint injection (such as a guided corticosteroid injection) may be advised to help reduce swelling an assist with rehabilitation. You will be advised on the best way to return to your sport. In very severe cases which are not progressing with conservative treatment, surgery may be recommend (e.g. keyhole or joint replacement surgery).
Our specialist consultants
Our locations
From complex orthopaedic surgery to diagnostic tests and scan, we provide exceptional medical and physiotherapy care across our network of hospitals, outpatient centres and specialist clinics.
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The Wellington Hospital
Wellington Place
St John's Wood
London NW8 9LE
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London Bridge Hospital
27 Tooley Street
London
SE1 2PR
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HCA UK at The Shard
The Shard
32 St Thomas Street
London SE1 9BS
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HCA UK City of London - 31 Old Broad Street
London
EC2N 1HT
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The Princess Grace Hospital
42-52 Nottingham Place
London W1U 5NY
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Institute of Sport Exercise and Health (ISEH)
170 Tottenham Court Road
London
W1T 7HA
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Platinum Medical Centre
15 - 17 Lodge Road
London
NW8 7JA
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Chelsea Outpatients
272 & 280 Kings Road
London SW3 5AW
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The Lister Hospital
Chelsea Bridge Road
London
SW1W 8RH
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Our team can help with any enquiries or you can make an appointment with one of our experienced consultants.
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020 7079 4344