ARTHRITIS AND PHYSICAL THERAPY Regardless of the cause of arthritis, physical therapy plays a major role in the treatment of arthritis symptoms and should be tried first, before more aggressive procedures such as surgery. While maintaining a healthy weight, exercise and a good diet help, surgical intervention may eventually be needed. However, physical therapy has been shown to be an excellent way to prepare and recover after a total knee or hip replacement. It is very common for the muscles that support the knee, hip, and low back to become weakened from inactivity. Through targeted easy to do exercises, we help your muscles regain their strength, providing greater support to the joints, and reducing inflammation. Furthermore, by improving balance and coordination, especially to the knee and hip joints, the abnormal strain on the joints is relieved, and safety is improved to reduce risk of further injury. If you or a loved one suffers from arthritis, you have options. The first step is to contact one of our therapists today, and ask about ongoing physical therapy treatment to restore mobility, comfort and quality of life. We can help your joints feel better and move better. Visit us online at www.mechanotherapy.physio or call (503) 567-5771 to schedule an appointment today. Sources: https://www.arthritis.org/about-arthritis/understanding-arthritis/what-is-arthritis.php https://www.arthritis.org/about-arthritis/where-it-hurts/back-pain/causes/back-arthritis.php https://www.arthritis-health.com/blog/7-core-exercises-relieve-back-and-hip-arthritis-pain https://www.arthritis-health.com/blog/4-types-arthritis-cause-sacroiliac-joint-pain WHAT OUR PATIENTS SAY SUCCESS STORIES “Warren isfantastic inhelpingmetorecoverfromthekneepaincaused by running. He figured out the root cause of my problem immediately by evaluating my strength, balance, posture, running forms, and running cadence. His knowledge of how human body works helped me understand my training plans, and all the exercises he taught me workedamazingly. Icouldn’trunevenamilewhen IfirstvisitedWarren, andthatwas10weeksbeforemymarathonrace.Asaresultofworking with him for 7 weeks, I became very confident in crossing the finish line. It’samiracle.Warren issuchagreatperson!He isalwaysfriendly, sincere, and honest. If I ever have need of future physical therapy, Warren will be the first and only one on my list. ” – T.N. His knowledge of how human body works helped me understand my training plans, and all the exercises he taught me worked amazingly.
EXERC I SE ESSENT I ALS HELPS TO STRETCH YOUR KNEES
KNEE EXTENSION STRETCH While sitting, tighten your top thigh muscle to press the back of your knee downward towards the ground. Repeat 6 times on each leg.
Always consult your physical therapist or physician before starting exercises you are unsure of.
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