DOES ARTHRITIS PAIN GRIND YOU DOWN? Millions of Americans suffer through arthritis pain every day, taking Ibuprofen and stronger medications to numb the pain and address the ongoing inflammation. The definition of arthritis is joint inflammation, however the term has acquired a wider meaning. Arthritis is now used as a generic term for osteoarthritis and other conditions that affect joints.The pattern, severity and location of arthritis symptoms can vary depending on the specific form of the disease.
Typically, arthritic conditions are characterized by pain and stiffness in and around one or more joints. The symptoms can develop gradually or suddenly. Certain rheumatic conditions can also involve the immune system and various internal organs of the body. Physical therapy is an important part of the ongoing treatment for arthritis. Physical therapy strengthens, stretches and stabilizes muscles surrounding affected joints providing needed support. Relieving Joint Pain Exercising is important to help reduce joint pain and stiffness. Light to moderate-intensity physical activity can actually prevent a decline in function, even restoring health. However, some people with arthritis may be reluctant to exercise because of joint pain after activity. You can take various steps to relieve pain, such as heat and cold therapy, or pain relievers, making it easier for you to exercise and stay active. In addition to physical therapy, choose non–impact exercises such as
bicycling, swimming or water exercise. Furthermore, research shows that even modest weight loss combined with exercise is more effective in decreasing pain and restoring function than either weight loss or exercise alone. If you are suffering with arthritis pain, call us today and discover how First Choice Physical Therapy can relieve your pain, returning you to a more active, pain-free lifestyle!
STAFF SPOTLIGHT Dominick Paluso, PT, DPT
Dominick Paluso, PT, DPT, graduated from Westmont College in Santa Barbara with a B.S. in Kinesiology, during his time at Westmont he had the opportunity to play baseball all four years and was the team captain for three of those years. Following undergraduate work he then went on to graduate school at Azusa Pacific University. At APU Dominick graduated with honors receiving a Doctor of Physical Therapy. He then went on to do residency in orthopedic manual physical therapy in the prestigious Kaiser Permanente program. Following residency he had the opportunity to continue his education and training by completing the Kaiser Permanente Movement Science Fellowship. Upon completion of the fellowship training Dominick and his wife, Kristen, moved to the Melbourne area, where Dominick has been practicing since. Dominick comes to First Choice following practicing at first as a physical therapist and then acting as the director of the orthopedic outpatient physical therapy clinic where he was practicing. In his free time Dominick enjoys spending quality time with his wife and children, going to Disney, watching baseball and biking.
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