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Whether you have arthritis pain or have been suffering for a long time, seeing a physical therapist at Preferred Physical Therapy can help you return to a more active and pain-free life. Give us a call at (954) 360-7779 today!
Did you know that arthritis is the leading cause of disability across the United States? According to theArthritisFoundation,approximately50millionpeople livewitharthritis. While it is possible for arthritis to develop in any joint, it most commonly affects the neck, back, hands, hips and knees. There are hundreds of different types of arthritis but themostcommonareosteoarthritisand rheumatoidarthritis.Osteoarthritis is the most common, and it happens as a gradual “wear and tear” of cartilage surrounding the joints. This can occur from age or from excessive, repetitive use of the affected joint(s). When cartilage is worn down, it can no longer act as a strong cushion and shockabsorber for the joints, resulting inbone-to-bone frictionandpainful inflammation. Rheumatoidarthritis isabitdifferent fromosteoarthritisand it isnotaswellunderstood. It is the second most commonly experienced form of arthritis, and it develops as an autoimmune response.Whensomeonehas rheumatoidarthritis, their immunesystem sees the joints as a threat. Because of this, the immune system attacks the joints, resulting in pain and inflammation. While research is still being done in order to better understand rheumatoid arthritis, many experts believe that your hormones, medical history, and environment could all be contributing factors. Whatever may be causing yourarthritispain,PreferredPhysicalTherapycanhelpyoufind relief.Contactus today to schedule a consultation and find out how our services can benefit you! How can Physical Therapy Relieve my Arthritis Pain? Arthritic joints typically lose their normal levels of function and strength, due to the chronic inflammation they are experiencing.However,oneof theprimarygoalsofphysical therapy is to regainasmuch
function as possible in the affected area(s) of the body. By restoring normal joint movement and improving muscle strength, the amount of excessive pressure on the joint can be relieved. Reducing the pressure on the affected joint decreases inflammation and helps relieve pain by improving mobility. When you arrive for your initial consultation at Preferred Physical Therapy, you’ll be greeted by one of our licensed and dedicated physical therapists. Each of our teammembers aremovement experts with years of medical training, equipped in helpingpatients relieve thestiffness,achiness,andpainassociatedwitharthritis. Your physical therapist will conduct a physical evaluation to analyze your joint movement, muscle strength, and overall function, in order to pinpoint the exact areas that are causing you pain. You will then be prescribed a personalized treatment plan, focused around your specific needs.Treatment plans will include targeted stretches and exercises aimed at relieving your pain and improving your function, inaddition toanyspecializedmethodsyourphysical therapistdeemsfit. This may include manual therapy, ice and heat therapies, electrical stimulation, or ultrasound. Your physical therapist may also include additional services as needed, such as weight management techniques to help ease some stress on your joints, and/or posture improvement to relieve stiffness and prevent injury.
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