TAKE A PROACTIVE APPROACH TO ARTHRITIS PAIN WITH PHYSICAL THERAPY
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Which will provide you with the most benefits? What should you do if even simple movement is too painful? This is where our physical therapists shine! We’ll create a customized arthritis treatment plan that speaks to your needs and abilities. Here’s a taste of all that we can offer: • Acute pain management using manual techniques and pain relieving modalities • Personalized exercise programs with targeted, progressive exercises that build strength and improve mobility • Specialized exercise programs t o address balance and other functional challenges • Guidance on general exercise programs to keep you moving outside our clinic Don’t let arthritis keep you from living an active, healthy lifestyle. Contact us today to find out more about our arthritis treatment programs!
• You increase your risk of injury: When you don’t exercise, you start to lose everyday abilities like balance, stability, and coordination. You can also develop muscular imbalances, improper biomechanics, or postural issues, all of which increase your odds of suffering an injury. What Happens When You Do Exercise with Arthritis • You’ll experience less pain: While it’s true that activity can initially worsen arthritis pain, regular exercise will decrease your pain symptoms over time. • You’ll experience fewer mobility restrictions: Just as regular exercise can decrease pain, it will also help improve your range of motion — meaning you can move more easily. • The progression of your arthritis may slow: Both osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis — the two most common forms of arthritis — will gradually worsen over time and may eventually require you to undergo surgery. Exercising won’t cure arthritis, but it will slow the damage to your joints. • You may feel more empowered: Living with a chronic condition is hard. Regular exercise can help you feel like you’re taking an active role in managing your condition and reducing your pain. • You’ll experience other physical and mental benefits: Exercise offers many benefits beyond pain management. It can improve mood and quality of sleep, protect you from heart disease and diabetes, and help you stay active and independent well into old age. Ready to Start Exercising? Highland Physical Therapy Can Help! While the benefits of regular exercise for arthritis are undeniable, getting started can be challenging. Which movements are safe for you to perform?
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EXERCISE ESSENTIALS Knee Extension AROM Start by sitting up straight on the edge of a table with your legs hanging off. Slowly extend one knee all the way until your leg is straight without letting your back round. Then, allow your knee to bend back down. Repeat with your other leg. Continue alternating as directed by your physical therapist. Perform 3 sets of 10 reps.
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