Condition specific advice

Find advice and exercises based on body part or musculoskeletal condition

Foot and ankle pain

https://www.csp.org.uk/conditions/foot-pain

These classes can help with rehabilitation for lower limb problems.

By performing any fitness programme without supervision, you are doing so at your own risk. To reduce the risk of injury, you should check with your doctor or physiotherapist before beginning any fitness programme.

Hip pain

https://www.csp.org.uk/conditions/managing-pain-home/managing-your-hip-pain

Back pain

Helpful links

https://www.csp.org.uk/conditions/back-pain

https://caudaequinauk.org.uk/cauda-equina-syndrome/

https://www.csp.org.uk/publications/10-things-you-need-know-about-your-back

Articles on mobility:

Exercises videos

Knee pain

Knee pain | The Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (csp.org.uk)

Wrist and hand pain

https://www.csp.org.uk/public-patient/rehabilitation-exercises/carpal-tunnel-syndrome

https://www.csp.org.uk/conditions/managing-pain-home/managing-your-hand-pain

Elbow pain

https://www.csp.org.uk/conditions/elbow-pain

Shoulder pain

https://www.csp.org.uk/conditions/shoulder-pain

St. George’s Hospital Virtual shoulder class for rotator cuff related shoulder pain

St. George’s Hospital put together an online shoulder class for people with rotator cuff related shoulder pain. It consists of a brief introduction and 8 short topics that are relevant and 2 short videos showing a range of exercises to strengthen your shoulder.

Introduction to the cuff class: (2 mins)
Cuff class exercises Level 1 (2 mins)
Cuff class exercises Level 2 (2 mins)
Session 1: Dispelling shoulder pain myths (3 mins)
Session 2: Causes and anatomy (4 mins)
Session 3: Understanding pain (4 mins)
Session 4: Pacing yourself (3 mins)
Session 5: The role of investigations (3 mins)
Session 6: Management options (3 mins)
Session 7: Managing flare-ups (3 mins)
Session 8: Long-term management (3 mins)

Neck pain

https://www.csp.org.uk/conditions/neck-pain

Sprains and strains

https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/sprains-and-strains/

Osteoarthritis

https://www.csp.org.uk/conditions/arthritis

https://www.csp.org.uk/conditions/osteoporosis

Enabling Self-management and Coping with Arthritic Pain using Exercise: ESCAPE-pain – An evidence-based group rehabilitation programme for people with chronic joint pain

Helpful videos

This video covers what osteoarthritis is, what causes it, and how you can best manage your symptoms to reduce pain, increase physical activity and improve your quality of life. Part One helps understand osteoarthritis and Part Two helps with management