Arthritis and Physical Therapy

A Boston University study estimates that there are as many as 91 million people in the United States that are dealing with some form of arthritis.

Arthritis, a chronic problem of stiffening, swelling and pain of your joints.  Some people are more prone to arthritis than others and you know if you have it.

The pain worsens with age and it can be difficult to do daily tasks.

Physical therapy is one way that those suffering with arthritis can get help.  You can get pain relief, an increase in your mobility and improve what you can do.

Physical therapists are available in all communities.  Your doctor can recommend one or two that you can visit.

Wouldn’t it be nice to be able to handle some of the tasks that have become difficult?

Your first session would be an evaluation and a discussion of your pain.  This helps the therapist come up with the best plan to help you.

As the sessions progress, you usually get a set of exercises to do on your own.  

In the case of arthritis the exercises would help strengthen the muscles around the joints so that you can gain mobility and hopefully less pain.

The therapy that is best for you will be unique to your needs.  You could have multiple sessions and the opportunity to share your experiences with your therapist.

Your primary care physician would be your first contact.  They will recommend the best physical therapists for your needs.  Shop around it you don’t feel it is the right fit.

Private Home Health Care has seen improvements and a delay in symptoms after people have had some physical therapy. Reach out to your doctor for guidance.

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