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As a result, this leads to improved blood flow, joint lubrication, and decreased swelling. Physical therapists can also work to help you strengthen your hips and glutes to protect the knee, reduce pain, and buy time before surgery. Get started today! At Functional PT, we are dedicated to treating each arthritic case individually. Each patient will receive their own personalized treatment plan, based on their specific needs. It is very common for themuscles that support the lower back, hips, and knees to become weakened from inactivity due to arthritis. Your physical therapist will guide you through targeted, goal-specific exercises, aimed at reducing inflammation, providing greater support to the joints, and helping your muscles regain their overall strength. Are you looking for fast pain relief, in addition to improved motion, strength, and the ability to do physical activities you thought were lost for good? Contact Functional PT today to get your knees started on the right path to health. Discover how you can move freely once again, with the help of physical therapy!
If you have been suffering fromany of the above symptoms and you are looking for relief, do not hesitate to contact us today, before your condition worsens. Arthritis is unfortunate, but with the help of Functional PT, it can be verymanageable. How can physical therapy treat my arthritis? Regardless of the cause of arthritis, physical therapy plays a major role in the treatment of its symptoms. Physical therapy should always be the firstmethod of treatment, before resorting to more aggressive procedures, such as surgery. In fact, studies show 60-70% of knee osteoarthritis patients can avoid surgery by getting physical therapy treatments first. Furthermore, physical therapy is actually 40 times less expensive than a total joint replacement – so it’s at leastwortha shot! Physical therapy works by increasing the lubrication in your joints through improved joint motion, strength, balance, and coordination. The better lubricated your knee joints, the less friction and wear occur, thus reducing inflammation and pain. During knee treatments, our therapists work to improve your patella (kneecap) and joint mobility. This improves the mobility of the tissue around the joint, especially the fat pads.
Erin Wagnitz Physical Therapy Aide
Erin is a recent graduate from Concordia University Ann Arbor with a degree in Exercise Science. She enjoys the outdoors as well as arts. We are happy to have her a part of our team as she brings a friendly and positive attitude. Erin plans to go to Graduate school to receive her Doctorate in Physical Therapy.
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Step lunge with forward reach Strengthen Glutes (buttocks) and Hamstring (back of leg) Step onto platform with a lunge position and reach forward with both arms. Lean forward with chest. In lunge position — do not let your knee hover past your toes. Hold position for 2-3 seconds while squeezing buttock and abdominals. Return to standing position by using the back of your leg to push off the step. Strengthening the glutes and hamstrings will assist in decreasing knee pain.
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