If you have been diagnosed with an Inflammatory Arthritis (such as Rheumatoid Arthritis, Psoriatic Arthritis, Axial Spondyloarthropathy or Ankylosing Spondylitis) or an Autoimmune Connective Tissue Disorder (such as Lupus or Sjögren’s), you may experience symptoms such as joint pain and swelling, weakness, fatigue, or difficulties with your usual activities and mobility.
You may be referred to a specialist Rheumatology Occupational Therapist, Physiotherapist or Podiatrist, depending on your individual needs. Following an assessment, you may be offered advice, education, exercises and other appropriate interventions to help you manage your condition, maintain your independence and support your ability to carry out your everyday activities.
To find out more about what each specialist service can offer, please click on the links below.
Rheumatology Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy and Podiatry
On this page, we aim to provide you with information about the support and advice your specialist Rheumatology Occupational Therapist, Physiotherapist and Podiatrist can offer across Tayside, to help you manage your condition and maintain your independence.