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TIPS FOR SPOTTING & TREATING ARTHRITIS OF THE KNEE
Common symptoms of arthritis: It can sometimes be difficult to determine if you are truly experiencing arthritic symptoms or if you simply have a joint that is tight or overworked. In addition to the aforementioned signs of knee arthritis, additional symptoms may include:
Have you started to notice that your knees seem to be getting bigger? Do you notice popping, clicking, or grinding sounds with certain movements? Does pain ensue when you bend, squat, or kneel? When you first wake up in the morning, do you notice that your knees feel stiff, achy, or painful? If you identify with any of these scenarios, you may be experiencing the effects of arthritis. The knees have two main fat pads, which reside just above and below the kneecap. These help to cushion the knee and assist with lubricating fluid flow around the joint. With arthritis, inflammation in the joint causes the fat pads to gradually thicken, choking the joint fluid flow. This leads to a vicious cycle of decreased lubrication, more “wear and tear”, pain, and swelling. If you have been living with stiff, achy, or painful knees, contact Taylor Rehab Physical Therapy today to schedule a consultation. Our dedicated physical therapists will evaluate you, determine the areas of your daily life that are impacted, and create an individualized treatment plan for relieving the arthritic pains in your knee.
• Stiffness • Inflammation • Muscle spasms • Joint creaking, clicking, or popping sounds • Increased pain with certain activities (such as work or physical activity)
• Decreased range of motion in the affected area • Abnormalities in gait (such as limping) • Swelling • Weakness • Warm sensation in the affected joint
If you have been suffering from any of the above symptoms and you are looking for relief, do not hesitate to contact us today, before your condition worsens. Arthritis is unfortunate, but with the help of Taylor Rehab Physical Therapy, it can be very manageable.
Call Taylor Rehab to talk with your physical therapist today!
3. If further assessment is warranted, your therapist might recommend you come in for an appointment.
1. Feel free to call us and ask to speak to your therapist.
2. Your therapist will tell you the possible causes of your pain as well as precautions you can take at home.
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