Arthritis consultant

Ask the experts

Our clinical and expert contributors answer your questions about arthritis and musculoskeletal conditions and managing your symptoms.

Q&As

Our clinical and expert contributors – including doctors, nurses, surgeons, dieticians and physiotherapists – answer your questions around arthritis conditions, living with arthritis, diet and exercise, risk factors, treatments and more. 

GP, Dr Natasha Usher, answers the questions she’s frequently asked by patients who’ve been recently diagnosed with arthritis.

Dr Q&A

Consultant Physiotherapist Michael Dore addresses concerns around running with arthritis and explains how to train in a safe way.

Physio Q&A

Specialist Registrar in Rheumatology and Rehabilitation, Dr Oliver O'Sullivan answers your questions about injuries and osteoarthritis.

Dr Q&A

Lucy Moorhead, Nurse Consultant in Inflammatory Skin Disease, explains how to cope with psoriasis, sharing her tips for healthy skin care.

Nurse Q&A

Dr Benjamin Ellis, Consultant Rheumatologist and Senior Clinical Policy Advisor at Arthritis UK, answers questions on exercising with arthritis.

Dr Q&A

Angie Jefferson, Registered Dietitian and Registered Nutritionist, explains what turmeric is and whether it's effective in managing arthritis pain.

Dietician Q&A

Dr Sarah Jarvis, GP, writer and broadcaster, explains osteoporosis risk factors, the DEXA scan and the types of treatment available. 

Dr Q&A

John Skinner, consultant orthopaedic surgeon, and Alister Hart, Professor of orthopaedic surgery, explain the types of hip surgery available.

Surgeon Q&A

Dr Benjamin Ellis, Consultant Rheumatologist and Senior Clinical Policy Adviser at Arthritis UK, explains how arthritis can impact heart health.

Dr Q&A
Consultants and clinicians who treat arthritis

Experts involved in arthritis care

If you've been diagnosed with arthritis, you might have to see several health professionals to look after all aspects of your care. The team itself may vary from hospital to hospital.

Experts who might treat you
Managing arthritis symptoms

Managing arthritis symptoms

If you're living with arthritis, you might be experiencing joint pain, fatigue or stiffness. Find out about ways in which you can manage your symptoms better, including self-help tips and advice.

Managing arthritis symptoms
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Join our free online information sessions

Join our free online information sessions to better understand your condition, manage arthritis symptoms or to explore barriers to increasing your activity levels. These sessions are open to everyone, free to join and provide a welcoming, supportive opportunity to share and learn.

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