HOWCAN PHYSICAL THERAPY HELP OSTEOARTHRITIS?
As Osteoarthritis progresses, more symptoms can arise. The most common symptoms are: • Joint pain. • Swelling or tenderness in or around the joint(s). • Inflammation or flare-ups of pain in the joint(s) after use. • Feeling stiff after sitting or laying down for prolonged periods of time, especially when getting up in the morning. • Crepitus - also referred to as a “cracking or crunching” • feeling when moving the joint(s), or the sound of bone rubbing on bone. How can physical therapy help Osteoarthritis? According to the American Occupational Therapy Association, 1 in 5 adults are diagnosed with arthritis annually. Physical and occupational therapy are the most common treatments for Osteoarthritis, usually helping with the relief of joint pain in just a few sessions. If you have Osteoarthritis, don’t fret - there is hope! While anti- inflammatory and painmedications will help, for the time being, they are very much a short-term solution. Physical therapy can help in actually strengthening your joints and muscles once again, allowing for a much healthier and long-term pain relief solution. Occupational therapy will also help in learning to use
your joints in new ways once again, allowing for the highest quality of life despite the severity of your arthritis. Our physical therapists are trained to help you with joint alignment, stability, muscle regeneration, andmost importantly, pain relief. They are dedicated to helping you get back to your normal levels of mobility. Don’t settle for a life of aches and pains - physical therapy can get you back on your feet and doing the activities you used to love! If you are suffering from Osteoarthritis, give us a call today - we can get you back to living your best, most pain-free life. Sources https://www.aota.org/~/media/Corporate/Files/AboutOT/Professionals/WhatIsOT/ PA/Facts/Arthritis%20fact%20sheet.pdf https://www.arthritis.org/
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TRY THIS MOVEMENT TO RELIEVE SHOULDER PAIN
STRAIGHT LEG RAISE
While lying or sitting, raise up your leg with a straight knee and your toes pointed upward. Hold for 10 seconds then repeat 6 times on both legs. Always consult your physical therapist or physician before starting exercises you are unsure of doing.
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