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By Sarah Bersey BSc (Hons) Pg Dip Osteoarthritis  (OA) is a non-communicable, chronic, and progressive disease characterized by symptoms that stem from degenerative changes in the joint (see below) (Ferreira et al 2024). https://images.everydayhealth.com/images/seo-graphic-content-initiative/eh-how-osteoarthritis-affects-the-body-seo-graphics.png?w=1110    Pharmacological treatments include topical and oral non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), acetaminophen, capsaicin cream, and...

https://www.physicaltherapyma.com/blog/womenshealth By Sarah Bersey BSc (Hons) PGDip Pelvic organ prolapse (POP) occurs when the muscles and connective tissues that support the pelvic organs (the hammock-like pelvic floor) are damaged (often by vaginal childbirth) or have become weakened, such as by ageing and/or hormone changes. (APOPS 2025) This can cause one or more organs, usually the uterus and bladder, to shift out of place and to shove into the vaginal space. Over time, the organ(s)...

By Sarah Bersey BSc (hons) Pg Dip. Osteoarthritis  normally affects older people. In the UK, it is the fastest growing cause of disability. Obesity is a major risk factor, although osteoarthritis may run in families or can develop as a result of injury. (BDA 2025).  The effects experienced by sufferers can be seen below: https://images.everydayhealth.com/images/seo-graphic-content-initiative/eh-how-osteoarthritis-affects-the-body-seo-graphics.png?w=1110   It’s a  disease  where  joints...