Evidence-based physiotherapy to manage osteoarthritis and inflammatory arthritis, delivered at home.
An arthritis diagnosis does not mean you have to accept pain and stiffness. Physiotherapy is one of the most effective, evidence-based ways to manage arthritis and stay active, and we deliver it at home.
Osteoarthritis involves changes to the joint cartilage and surrounding tissues; inflammatory types affect the joint lining. In both, keeping joints moving and muscles strong is central to good management, easing flare-ups and doing more with less pain.
The most damaging idea in arthritis is that activity spends some finite joint budget. The evidence says the opposite: joints are built to be loaded, cartilage responds to sensible use, and the best-evidenced treatment for osteoarthritis is progressive exercise. Inactivity, meanwhile, reliably makes arthritic joints stiffer and more painful.
Our job is the right dose: enough to build strength and ease pain, never so much that a joint flares, adjusted week by week with someone who knows your knees, hips and hands specifically.
Every arthritis has better and worse weeks. The mistake is treating a flare as proof that exercise was a bad idea. Stopping entirely means restarting weaker. During flares we drop the dose, lean on hands-on treatment, positioning and pacing, and climb back as it settles.
Over time you learn your own patterns and triggers, which turns flares from crises into scheduling problems.
Strong muscles shield arthritic joints from load, improve balance, protect independence and lift mood: benefits no tablet matches. Whether it is osteoarthritis or an inflammatory type alongside your rheumatology care, the physiotherapy playbook is the same: build capacity, keep you doing the things that make life worth organising.
No. Appropriate, progressive exercise is the most strongly recommended treatment for osteoarthritis in every major guideline. Soreness after new exercise is normal and settles; we manage the dose so joints adapt rather than flare.
The principles hold, but we work alongside your rheumatology team and respect disease activity: training harder in remission, protecting joints during active flares. Tell us your medication and monitoring, and we fit around it.
Many people genuinely feel weather changes in their joints, and it is nothing to fear: symptoms shift, damage does not. Warm-ups, layers and indoor alternatives on bad days keep the routine alive.
Typically a weekly block to build the programme and confidence, then spaced-out reviews to progress it. Arthritis is long-term, so the aim is a routine you own, with us checking in rather than holding you up.
Yes. From walking aids to jar openers to rails, the right tool at the right time protects joints and independence. We advise in your own kitchen and bathroom, where the decisions actually get made.
A relaxed but thorough conversation about how things started and what you want to get back to, followed by a physical assessment. You will leave with a clear explanation, a plan and your first exercises, and we will agree how often we should visit.
Charlie has been fantastic after my hip replacement, just can't recommend him enough. He was very patient with me while encouraging me with new exercises, and has really helped my confidence to move forward. I've made progress much quicker than I thought I would and that's all thanks to Charlie.
Emily is a lovely, engaging, patient and knowledgeable physiotherapist. Her time with my husband during his acute stroke recovery phase has been invaluable. Emily researched and adapted her sessions and exercises to my husband's specific requests and needs. Thank you Emily :-)
I had my first appointment with Charlie last month after coming out of hospital with 5 vertebral fractures. Barely able to walk or do anything for myself. Now 7 weeks later I'm able to walk unaided and do everything to look after myself.
This year my long term orthopaedic conditions and my vestibular migraine have been particularly troublesome. But thanks to Charlie's professional guidance my mobility is greatly improved and I am feeling much more confident when out and about.
After being let down by the NHS I was delighted to find South Coast Physio and it was a real bonus that they come to the home. Emily is skilled, helpful, friendly and solutions focused, providing the 1-1 support my daughter needs.
Professional, reliable and caring. The support from Charlie, our physio, has been invaluable.
Cannot praise them enough! Comprehensive and professional treatment plans that inspire you.
Enormously helpful advice and encouragement. I couldn't recommend more highly.
With South Coast Home Physiotherapy you get ongoing support to stay mobile and independent in daily life. Every session is planned around you and aims to:
Whether you need a one-off assessment or regular physiotherapy to keep you feeling your best, our friendly, experienced team is here to help.
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