“ We Want to Hear Your Success Story By sharing your success story you can help us reach more people in our community — inspiring someone to find relief from pain and become stronger and healthier. challenging, but not painful. Thrilled with the results! The whole team is great and the therapy room is homey. Highly recommend going here!” — Julie M. — Actual 5 Star Google Review “Brooke was such a wonderful therapist! I had some long term pain in my back and neck plus neuropathy. I wasn’t sure anything would improve, but she helped me reduce my pain significantly! She was very encouraging, and the exercises were “My second round of therapy at Restore only confirmed my great first-time experience. Brooke and the entire staff are superb- knowledgeable, empathetic, and supportive. Five stars all around.” — Steven D. — Actual 5 Star Google Review “When I first started here I had much pain in my hips and knees but now I can do everything without having to worry about pain.” — Noella S. — Actual 5 Star Google Review Patient Success Stories
RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS
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Rheumatoid Arthritis
Most discussions of arthritis focus on osteoarthritis, and for good reason: it’s the most common form of arthritis in the United States. However, about 2-3% of the population develops rheumatoid arthritis (RA). It causes similar symptoms as osteoarthritis, including joint pain and limited mobility. The good news is that physical therapy can help manage rheumatoid arthritis just as it can osteoarthritis. If you’ve recently received an RA diagnosis, schedule an appointment at Restore Physical Therapy to learn what we can do for you. What You Should Know About Rheumatoid Arthritis What It Is — RA is an autoimmune condition occurring when your body’s immune system attacks otherwise healthy cells – in this case, the soft tissue in your joints. Researchers currently aren’t clear on what causes this to happen, however. Signs and Symptoms — RA is an autoimmune condition occurring when your body’s immune system attacks otherwise healthy cells – in this case, the soft tissue in your joints. RA’s symptoms tend to go through cycles of flares and remissions. This means you’ll have periods where symptoms are more intense and periods where they are less troublesome. These symptoms include: • Pain and swelling in joints on both sides of your body • A gradual onset of joint pain, starting with the small joints in your fingers • Stiffness and restricted range of motion in the affected joints, particularly first thing in the morning • Redness, warmth, and tenderness in the affected joints • Fatigue, low-grade fever, and a general sense of feeling unwell What Else Should I Know? — RA is more common among women than men. As with other forms of arthritis, regular physical activity can help manage RA symptoms. In fact, physical therapy at Restore Physical Therapy offers a great, drug-free approach to managing RA.
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