ACI PT_Helping Arthritis Pain

PHYSICAL THERAPY IS RELIEVING ARTHRITIS PAIN EVERYDAY

If you suffer from back, knee or hip pains, then you may be suffering from osteoarthritis in those joints. Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common condition of the joints, affecting approximately 27 million Americans. Although it occurs in people of all ages, osteoarthritis is most common in people older than 65. In osteoarthritis, there is a breakdown in the cartilage covering the ends of bones and as the cartilage wears away, the bones become exposed rubbing against each other. The deterioration of cartilage also affects the shape and makeup of the joint so that it no longer functions smoothly. The tissues around the joint become stiff and muscles that support the joint become weak. This leads to even more painful rubbing of the joint surfaces. There are many studies and patient results promoting the effectiveness of physical therapy for osteoarthritis. Our expert physical therapists have years of experience treating patients suffering from OA, achieving optimal results. In a recent study, 83 patients with osteoarthritis were assigned to receive either hands-on physical therapy (treatment group) or a pill that actually did nothing to help their pain without them knowing (placebo group). Tests were done to measure how well the people were doing 4 weeks, 8 weeks and 1 year later. The results were very impressive with the patients who had hands-on physical therapy combined with gentle, specific exercises having significant improvements in their pain, mobility and function. By 8 weeks, patients were able to walk further and faster with much less or completely resolved pain. Their joint stiffness, aches and mobility had improved by 55% as compared to the group who had no treatment. At one year, patients in the treatment group still were doing great in terms of less pain and more mobility. Other benefits included less need for surgery with only 5% of patients in the treatment group having undergone surgery as compared to 20% with the placebo group. If you suffer from osteoarthritis, our physical therapy treatments relieve the pain. Isn’t it time you did something about your arthritis and your pains? Call us today so we can make a positive difference in your life. Annals of Internal Medicine: February 1, 2000 vol. 132 no. 3 173-181. Gail D. Deyle, MPT; NancyE.Henderson,PhD,MPT;RobertL.Matekel,MPT;MichaelG.Ryder,MPT;Matthew B. Garber, MPT; and Stephen C. Allison, PhD, MPT, ECS

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See our physical therapists for: • Recent injury • Nagging aches and pains • Back and neck pain • Joint pain and movement problems • Walking or balance difficulties

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