JOINT MOBILIZATION
Joint mobilization isn’t appropriate for all patients, and our skilled and experience physical therapists can determine if it’s right for you or a loved one. Specific conditions which our physical therapy team successfully manage with joint mobilizations include:
• Arthritis • Rotator cuff tears and sprains • Adhesive capsulitis • Medial/lateral epicondylitis • Ankle sprains
• Sciatica and other types of nerve impingement syndromes • Facet joint locking and other types of spinal misalignments • Whiplash
Joint issues are often the hidden underlying factors driving other types of injuries and ailments including muscle strains, ligament damage, and bursitis,so this iswhywestronglyencourageyou toconsultwithaphysical therapist with any type of acute or chronic dysfunction. Contact our clinic todayatQueens&Astoria,NYcenters.Our friendlystaff ishappy toanswer your questions, help you schedule an appointment, and educate you about our wide range of physical therapy services we offer. Drug-free relief from your joint or muscle pain is possible, so contact us to get your healing journey started today. Relieve Pain In Minutes Try this movement if you are experiencing knee pain. KNEE EXTENSION STRETCH While sitting, tighten your top thigh muscle to press the back of your knee downward towards the ground. Repeat 6 times on each leg. Loosens Tight Knees
ARTHRITIS AND PHYSICAL THERAPY
Regardless of the cause of arthritis, physical therapy serves a purpose in most cases. Often, severe arthritis may require medication, hot and cold therapy or even surgery. While maintaining a healthy weight, exercise and a good diet help, medical intervention may eventually be needed. Duringphysical therapy, the individual is trained toreachmaximummobility. Theymayalsoundergoexercises thatreduce thepressureonarthriticspots. Ifapatienthasundergonesurgery,post-opphysical therapycanhelp them reclaim their mobility—as well as their lifestyle. Ifyouora lovedonesuffersfromarthritis,youstillhaveoptions.Contactone of our therapists today, and ask about ongoing physical therapy treatment to restore mobility, comfort and quality of life. 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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