HOW CAN PHYSICAL THERAPY TREAT MY ARTHRITIS?
Regardless of the cause of arthritis, physical therapy plays a major role in the treatment of its symptoms. Physical therapy should always be the first method of treatment, before resorting to more aggressive procedures, such as surgery. In fact, studies show 60- 70% of knee osteoarthritis patients can avoid surgery by getting physical therapy treatments first. Furthermore, physical therapy is actually 40 times less expensive than a total joint replacement – so it’s at least worth a shot! Physical therapy works by increasing the lubrication in your joints through improved jointmotion, strength, balance, and coordination. The better lubricated your knee joints, the less friction and wear occur, thus reducing inflammation andpain. During knee treatments, our therapists work to improve your patella (kneecap) and joint mobility. This improves the mobility of the tissue around the joint, especially the fat pads. As a result, this leads to improved blood flow, joint lubrication, and decreased swelling. Get started today! At FYZICAL, we are dedicated to treating each arthritic case individually. Each patient will receive their own personalized treatment plan, based on their specific needs. It is very common for the muscles that support the lower back, hips, and knees to become weakened from inactivity due to arthritis. Your physical therapist will guide you through targeted, goal-specific exercises, aimed at reducing inflammation, providing greater support to the joints, and helping your muscles regain their overall strength.
Are you looking for fast pain relief, in addition to improvedmotion, strength, and the ability to do physical activities you thought were lost for good? Contact FYZICAL today to get your knees started on the right path to health. Discover how you can move freely once again, with the help of physical therapy!
Sources: Katz JN, Brophy RH, Chaisson CE, et al. Surgery versus physical therapy for a meniscal tear and osteoarthritis. N Engl J Med. 2013
http://www.healthline.com/health/total-knee-replacement-surgery/ understanding-costs#1
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EXERCISE ESSENTIALS TRY THI S EXERCI SE TO BUI LD STRENGTH & STABI L I TY QUAD SET While lying or sitting with a small towel rolled under your ankle, tighten your top thigh muscle to press the back of your knee down towards the ground. Hold for 5 seconds and repeat 10 times on each leg.
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