October 12 is World Arthritis Day. This initiative is intended to promote awareness of the symptoms connected to various types of arthritis.
The later the intervention, the worse the joint damage. Hence, this campaign highlights the significance of early diagnosis and access to care. EULAR (European League Against Rheumatism) leads this campaign every year.
Yes. Although there are more than 100 types of arthritis, osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis are the most common types.
The development of an arthritis condition causes inflammation of one or more joint areas followed by their damage. Arthritis affects your shoulders, hands, neck, knees, thumbs, ankles, hips, wrists, elbows, etc.
Patients with arthritis may go through symptoms such as joint pain, swelling, stiffness, tenderness, limited range of motion, and a grating sensation.
The severity of this condition can vary from mild to severe depending on the individual and the type of arthritis.
Usually, physicians recommend painkillers, physical therapy, and corticosteroid injections to treat arthritis conditions. If all these options do not work, surgery could be the final choice of treatment.
How does the RRMG clinic follows the goal of the World Arthritis Day initiative?
On World Arthritis Day, and of course every day, our RRMG clinic is also committed to the goals of this EULAR campaign.
Our clinic aims to revive people with arthritis to live beyond their constraints by offering innovative non-surgical treatment options such as:
Hence, patients experiencing arthritis do not have to go under the knife right away. Just follow our motto, ‘Get. Set. Go.’
During the direct consultation, our team will assess your joint condition, determine the severity of this condition, and suggest the appropriate treatment option.
If non-surgical treatment options for arthritis heal naturally, what’s the need for surgery right away?
Dr Rogers has had a rich and illustrious career so far, which is continuing to grow and develop. Everything Ralph has been involved in since qualifying has added value to his knowledge and experience, but there have been some impressive highlights to note:
2018 – Present Founder Medical Director: Rogers Regenerative Medical Group (RRMG)
2012 – 2024 Medical Advisor – National Basketball Association
2008 – 2018 Medical Director: The London Sports Injury Clinic London
2010-2011 First Team Doctor, Chelsea Football Club
2007- 2010 The Football Association (Team Physician for England under 19 and development squads)
2005-2006 Medical Advisor: Trinidad & Tobago World Cup Football Team
2002 – 2008 Club Doctor: Walsall Football Club, West Midlands England
1998 – 2009 Medical Director: Medical & Orthopaedic Sports Therapy,
2000 – 2005 Sports Physician: Warwickshire County Cricket Club, Birmingham
