Regardless of the cause of arthritis, physical therapy serves a purpose in most cases. Often, severe arthritis may require medication,hotandcoldtherapyorevensurgery.Whilemaintaining ahealthyweight,exerciseandagooddiethelp,medical intervention may eventually be needed. Duringphysicaltherapy,the individual istrainedtoreachmaximum mobility.Theymayalsoundergoexercisesthatreducethepressure on arthritic spots. If a patient has undergone surgery, post-op physical therapy can help them reclaim their mobility—as well as their lifestyle. If you or a loved one suffers from arthritis, you still have options. Contactoneofourtherapiststoday,andaskaboutongoingphysical therapy treatment to restore mobility, comfort and quality of life. How Physical Therapy Can Help
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Exercise Essentials
Exercise Essentials
Runner’s Step Stand in front of a box or step that is below the level of the knee. Step up onto the box and bring the opposite leg up towardsyourchest.Loweryour legdown inacontrolledmanner. Repeat 6-10 times, alternating legs.
Knee Extension While sitting, tighten your topthighmuscletopressthe backofyourkneedownward towards theground.Repeat 3 times.
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