Rheumatology

Our rheumatology specialists help you move forward with arthritis or ongoing joint symptoms, with care built around the life you want to lead.

Rheumatology

Understanding what’s behind your symptoms

Joint pain or stiffness can affect how you move and enjoy daily life, but our rheumatology specialists are here to help you understand the cause. We’ll listen closely to your symptoms and their effect on your wellbeing before explaining any tests or treatment options.

 

Our goal is to develop a personalised care plan that will reflect what matters most to you, including the activities you’d like to return to.

 

Understanding what’s behind your symptoms

Your journey with our physicians

Step one

Time to understand the whole picture

We listen to your symptoms, health, lifestyle and goals, so we understand what matters to you.

Step two

Clear answers about your symptoms

Your physician assesses what may be causing your symptoms and arranges further tests if needed.

Step three

A care plan built around you

Together, we agree a plan that may include rehabilitation, exercise, medication or other treatments.

Step four

Support for lasting progress

Your physician works with the wider team to help you return to the activities that matter to you.

The Role of the Rheumatologist

Rheumatologists specialise in the diagnosis and management of conditions affecting the joints, muscles, bones and immune system. Our rheumatologists are highly experienced clinicians and leading experts in their fields, working as part of an integrated team alongside Sport and Exercise Medicine physicians, radiologists, physiotherapists, pain specialists and orthopaedic surgeons.

 

This multidisciplinary approach is particularly important because symptoms that initially appear to result from a sporting or musculoskeletal injury may occasionally be the first presentation of an underlying rheumatological condition. Persistent joint swelling, pain or stiffness, recurrent tendon problems or symptoms affecting several areas may require a broader medical assessment.

 

Our rheumatologists can provide expert diagnosis, appropriate investigations and individualised treatment, while working closely with the wider team to ensure that both the underlying condition and the patient’s rehabilitation, exercise and activity goals are addressed.

 

Contact our Rheumatology team

Contact our Rheumatology team

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