How Can Physical Therapy Treat My Arthritis?
Get started today! At Taylor Rehab Physical Therapy, we are dedicated to treating each arthritic case individually. Each patient will receive their own personalized treatment plan, based on their specific needs. It is very common for themuscles that support the lower back, hips, and knees to become weakened from inactivity due to arthritis. Your physical therapist will guide you through targeted, goal-specific exercises, aimed at reducing inflammation, providing greater support to the joints, and helping your muscles regain their overall strength. Are you looking for fast pain relief, in addition to improved motion, strength, and the ability to do physical activities you thought were lost for good? Contact Taylor Rehab Physical Therapy today to get your knees started on the right path to health. Discover how you can move freely once again, with the help of physical therapy! Sources: Katz JN, Brophy RH, Chaisson CE, et al. Surgery versus physical therapy for a meniscal tear and osteoarthritis. N Engl J Med. 2013 http://www.healthline.com/health/total-knee-replacement-surgery/understanding-costs#1
Regardless of the cause of arthritis, physical therapy plays a major role in the treatment of its symptoms. Physical therapy should always be the first method of treatment, before resorting to more aggressive procedures, such as surgery. In fact, studies show 60-70% of knee osteoarthritis patients can avoid surgery by getting physical therapy treatments first. Furthermore, physical therapy is actually 40 times less expensive than a total joint replacement – so it’s at least worth a shot! Physical therapy works by increasing the lubrication in your joints through improved joint motion, strength, balance, and coordination. The better lubricated your knee joints, the less friction and wear occur, thus reducing inflammation and pain. During knee treatments, our therapists work to improve your patella (kneecap) and joint mobility. This improves the mobility of the tissue around the joint, especially the fat pads. As a result, this leads to improved blood flow, joint lubrication, and decreased swelling.
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Dr. Robert “Bobby” Calhoun grew up in Sparta, North Carolina. He joined the Taylor Rehab team in June, 2020. Powerlifting is his life-long hobby. He appreciates the unique blend of physical therapy, human biomechanics, and exercise that goes into the process of strength training. He earned of Bachelor of Arts in Athletic Training from the University of North Carolina at Wilmington, then graduated with a Doctor in Physical Therapy from Elon University. He specializes in Orthopedic Manual & Sports Physical Therapy focusing on non-operative and post- operative musculoskeletal rehabilitation of orthopedic and sports injuries of the shoulder, knee, hip, elbow,
ankle, spine and TMJ dysfunction. His clinical practice focuses on using advanced manual therapy training in spinal and extremity manipulation and mobilization. He has a unique background in the science of Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) training, a ground-breaking method for enhancing muscular strength and hypertrophy for those in rehabilitation and fitness. Bobby takes great satisfaction in seeing a client accomplish a goal and knowing he has provided someone with the tools to succeed when they otherwise thought they could not. When someone achieves something that they thought impossible or out of reach, this is what makes Bobby excited about his profession.
Robert Calhoun PT, DPT, FAAOMPT
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