5 Ways To He lp Your Ar thr i t i s Pa i n
3. Footwearand insoles. If arthritis affectsyourknee, special footwear and insoles can reduce pain and improve walking. 4. Knee braces. For osteoarthritis with associated knee instability, a knee brace can reduce pain, improve stability and reduce the risk of falling. 5. Heat and cold. Many people find the heat of a warm bath, heat pack or paraffin bath eases arthritis pain. Others find relief in cold packs. Still others prefer alternating the two. 6. Exercise. Exercise has been proven to help reduce arthritis pain while increasing strength and function. Knowing the right kind of exercises to do, is the key. Talking with our physical therapists will point you in the right direction.!
When it comes to treating arthritis, you may have more options than you realize. There is a lot you can do to reduce your aches and pains from arthritis, while gaining more mobility and function. People often experience pain from arthritis because of stiff joints, muscles and other tissues. In addition, muscles become weak, therefore not supporting the arthritic joints. Our customized therapy treatments promote muscle strength, improve range of motion, increase mobility and ease pain. In addition, couplingyourtreatmentswith the following can also help you live life to the fullest and get you back to doing the things you love: 1. Education and self-management.When your treatment is over, our experts will have equipped youwith the knowledge and exercises you need to continue your progress on your own. 2. Weight loss. Maintaining your recommended weight—or losing weight ifyou are overweight—can lessen yourpain byreducing stress on your affected joints. Weight loss specifically helps ease pressure on weight-bearing joints such as the hips and knees.
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Millie received her doctorate in physical therapy from Bellarmine University in 2013. She joined the PrecisionTeam inFebruary2015and has interest in orthopedic and sports injuries as well as vestibular rehab. Millie isalsoaCertifiedSportsmetric Specialist forACL injuryprevention.
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She is a former athlete herself and continues to enjoy playing basketball and spending time with her husband and daughter.
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