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. See how we can help your joints feel better and move better! Go online or call us 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
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Seth Horrigan PTA, CMPTA
SethHorrigan, PTA,CMPTAcompletedhisAssociate degree in Science in Physical Therapy Assistance from South University in 2015. Since graduating he’s receivedhis certification fromFlorida Institute of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapy that specializes in Kinematic Taping of the Spine and
The best physical therapy anywhere. I’ve done therapy up north at several places. No comparison to here. Had huge knee issues. This place is the best. They give you one on one attention. They give you full amount of time. You will never find a better team of physical therapists. Don’t look any further. - K.G.
Extremities & Soft Tissue Mobilization, and Therapeutic Exercise with evidenced based approach. His clinical interests include joint pain, post surgical rehabilitation, andbalanceandfall prevention.Whennotworking, Sethenjoys spending timewithhis family,watchingmoviesandkeeping up with his physical exercises.
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