By Jonathan Chellas, Senior Exercise Physiologist
May is Osteoarthritis Awareness Month — and there’s no better time to take charge of your hip or knee health.
Osteoarthritis (OA) affects 1 in 5 Australians over 45, and can cause pain, stiffness, and reduced quality of life. But there’s good news:
Exercise is one of the most powerful tools to manage symptoms, improve strength and mobility, and even delay the need for joint replacement surgery.
According to the latest Position Statement from Exercise & Sports Science Australia (ESSA):
- Exercise can reduce joint pain by up to 30%.
- Resistance and aerobic training are the most effective types for improving pain, function, and quality of life.
- Movement is medicine — benefits from exercise are comparable to common pain medications, but with additional health benefits.
At Healthfix, we help you set a personalised plan to build strength, regain confidence, and move better for life.
This May only, we’re offering 25% off initial consults with our Physiotherapy and Exercise Physiology team.
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Ref: Hinman, R. S., Hall, M., Comensoli, S., & Bennell, K. L. (2023). Exercise & Sports Science Australia (ESSA) updated Position Statement on exercise and physical activity for people with hip/knee osteoarthritis. Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport, 26(1), 37–45. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jsams.2022.11.003
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