Arthritis is a condition affecting the joints, causing individuals to experience pain and stiffness. The common goal of arthritis treatments is to relieve symptoms related to joint pain and limited mobility. One of the ways to improve joint function is through physical therapy, which has proven to be an effective treatment approach for symptom management
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Physical Therapy Exercises at Home
For a lot of people, it has been challenging staying healthy since the start of the pandemic. A lot of us are stuck at home for our safety and those around us. Going to the gym or to a physical therapist has been difficult since a lot of restrictions have to be followed for our
Read MoreDangers of Osteoarthritis in Men and Women
Osteoarthritis is one of the most prevalent ailments among the middle-aged and the elderly. This disease is one of the hallmark indicators of aging. Millions of people worldwide suffer from this condition, which can be painful enough to impact your quality of life. Furthermore, there is currently no magic bullet that can cure osteoarthritis. However,
Read MoreHow Does Physical Therapy Benefit Arthritis Patients?
Arthritis is inflammation of the joints. Typical symptoms include pain, swelling, and limited mobility in one or several joints. There are more than 100 different forms of arthritis, and there is no cure. However, there are plenty of options for treatment and management of its symptoms, and physical therapy is one of the most popular
Read MoreWhat Is Physical Therapy?
Independence and functional movement are central to good health and a desirable quality of life. Physical therapy, or physiotherapy, is a medical discipline with many subspecialties. A physical therapist (PT) can help a person regain their independence and their ability to move after various types of trauma and health conditions. A physical therapist is a
Read MoreQuestions to Ask Your Orthopedic Surgeon
If a visit to an orthopedic surgeon is in your future, be sure to arm yourself with several important questions to ask during the appointment. You may be visiting an orthopedic specialist for a wide range of reasons, including these common scenarios: · Joint pain due to arthritis · Your child fell at the playground
Read MoreWays You Are Making Your Knee Pain Worse
Do you ever ask yourself, “Am I doing the right things to reduce my knee pain?” or, “Are the things I’m doing making my knee pain worse?” Anyone who has dealt with knee pain is aware how much it slows life down, and really throws a wrench into how you operate efficiently. Normal daily activities
Read MoreWorst Foods to Eat for Arthritis Sufferers
When you have arthritis, your body is in an inflammatory state. What you eat may not only increase inflammation, it can also set you up for other chronic diseases such as obesity, heart disease and diabetes. Arthritis is a general term encompassing conditions that share joint pain and inflammation. Typical treatment involves pain-reducing and anti-inflammatory
Read MoreSurviving Arthritis
Get to know arthritis by the numbers. You’ll be surprised to find out that arthritis is all around us, and its impact on individuals around the world is more serious than most people realize. According to the Arthritis Foundation, Arthritis is the nation’s Number one cause of disability, affecting approximately 350 million people worldwide. Arthritis is
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