ARTHRITIS AND PHYSICAL THERAPY
Regardless of the cause of arthritis, physical therapy can play 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 or pain inhibition. Through targeted exercises, we help your muscles regain their strength, providing greater support to the joints, and reducing pain and inflammation. Furthermore, by improving balance and coordination, especially to the knee and hip joints, the abnormal strain on the joints can be reduced and safety is improved to decrease 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, 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. Bekah Wetter, PT Bekah’s heart is in Iowa so when the opportunity to join JPTcame in June 2018, her and her husband decided to move from the Chicagoland area. It has been a great transition and she thoroughly enjoys the atmosphere, her coworkers, and the relationships she has built with patients. Bekah grew up in Orange City and played sports in high school. An ankle sprain gave her one of her first exposures to physical therapy. It sparked an interest to further pursue a career and use her skills and knowledge to help others. Since starting at JPT, Bekah has appreciated the one on one time she is able to spend withherpatients.Herfocus isonfunctionalmovementandexercisesand looking at the whole picture to help patients obtain their goals and return to what they love and are passionate about. Bekahandherhusbandrecentlymoved intoanewhouseandarebusyunpacking and getting settled. In her free time Bekah enjoys spending time with family and friends, running, and being outdoors. STAFF SPOTLIGHT Source: 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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