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  • Q&A with Australian Health Practitioners

    Are there any new treatments for osteoarthritis?

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    Osteoarthritis Rheumatology
    Specifically osteoarthritis in the hands.
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    Dr Ryan Hislop

    Chiropractor

    Ryan Hislop is the Clinical Director at the Orange Chiropractic Health and Wellness Centre. As an experienced and evidence-based diagnostician, Ryan works largely by medical … View Profile

    OA treatments have largely remained the same for some time. These include:

    Exercise
    Weight loss
    Supplement therapy (glucoosamine, chonrdoitin, D3, Fish oil etc)
    Analgesics (topical and oral)
    NSAIDS (anti inflammatory medication)
    Spinal manipualtion
    Acupuncture

    Some of the newer trials are experimenting with cartilage transplants, stem cells and grafts, however to date there has only been limited studies showing the effectiveness of these. 

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    Anand Vaghasiya

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    Anand Vaghasiya, Principal Physiotherapist at UpPlus Physiotherapy, specialises in sports injuries, neck and low back pain, arthritis, musculoskeletal conditions, dry needling, and holistic hands-on care.Anand … View Profile

    Good question! While there’s no cure for osteoarthritis, research supports several effective treatments to manage symptoms and maintain hand function. For hand osteoarthritis, exercise therapy is one of the best evidence-based approaches. Strengthening, mobility exercises, and joint protection strategies can improve grip strength and reduce stiffness. Manual therapy and dry needling may also help with symptom relief. Emerging treatments like shockwave therapy and PRP injections are being explored, but exercise and movement remain the gold standard. At UpPlus Physiotherapy, we focus on proven strategies to help you maintain function and reduce pain

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