WHAT CAUSES LOWER BACK, HIP AND KNEE ARTHRITIS?
Arthritis and Physical Therapy Regardlessof thecauseofarthritis,physical therapyserves apurpose inmostcases.Often,severearthritismayrequire medication, hot and cold therapy or even surgery. While maintainingahealthyweight,exerciseandagooddiethelp, medical intervention may eventually be needed. During physical therapy, the individual is trained to reach maximummobility.They may also undergo exercises that reduce the pressure on arthritic spots. If a patient has undergonesurgery,post-opphysical therapycanhelp them reclaim their mobility—as well as their lifestyle. If you or a loved one suffers from arthritis, you still have options.Contactoneofour therapists today,andaskabout ongoing physical therapy treatment to restore mobility, comfort and quality of life.
Becausearthritis isacatch-allterm,pinpointingwhatcauses arthritis may be difficult. In most cases, arthritis is caused by injuries. These injuries degenerate bones, joints and cartilage, resulting in pain.Arthritis can alsobecausedby:
• Infections, such as Lyme disease • An immune system dysfunction • The inheritance of osteoarthritis • An abnormal metabolism, which leads to gout
Simply walking can cause arthritis in the lower back, hip andknee.Our legsweardownas they’reused.Sometimes, oldage issimply theculpritasusewearsawayatour joints and bone tissue.This type of arthritis, called degenerative arthritis—or osteoarthritis—is the most common kind of arthritis. When the leg’scartilage—or itsslick,cushionedsurface—is worn away, bone rubs against bone. This pain, stiffness andswellingrequiresprofessionalosteoarthritis treatment.
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STAFF SPOTLIGHT Katrina Kaiser, MSPT, PT
A licensed physical therapist and a certified MadDog Spin Instructor, Katrina embraces the concept of health and wellness as a whole. In treating her physical therapy patients, she draws upon current research to incorporate scientifically validated methods into her daily practice. Katrina was born and raised in Cleveland, Ohio and is very passionate about all Cleveland sports teams and the Ohio State Buckeyes. She has been practicing PT for 15 years since graduating Suma Cum Laude from D’Youville College in Buffalo, NY in 2002. Her work combines research and clinical practice in a variety of settings with emphasis on outpatient orthopedic expertise for prevention, treatment, and recovery of injuries and surgeries in patients of all ages. At First Choice Medical Group she coordinates the clinical aspects and best practice treatments backed by years of experience, with a real commitment to First Choice Medical Group’s mission, goals, and patients.
“BeingpartofFirstChoiceMedicalGrouphasgivenme theprofessional framework and backup, from an organized team of medical professionals, from which to make clinical decisions that ultimately help me drive my ability to help people return to the activities of daily life needed to function and enjoy life.”
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