There are over 100 different kinds of arthritis that affect people all across the world. While each kind of arthritis is different, one thing they all have in common is that they cause pain, and can make life very difficult. Based on data collected by the National...
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Does arthritis cause fatigue, and can physical therapy help you manage this symptom?
About 1 in 4 adults in the United States suffers from arthritis. This condition results in severe joint pain and weakness in the hands, knees, hips and other areas of the body. Age is the most common contributing factor to developing arthritis, as the cartilage...
Why should you avoid an exercise when you have knee arthritis?
Exercises are a staple of many physical therapy plans, and there’s a whole category of exercises that physical therapists use called therapeutic exercises. So, you might be surprised to learn that there are certain exercises that you should avoid when you have knee...
Three natural remedies that physical therapists recommend for arthritis
Medical professionals are slowly coming around to the fact that drugs aren’t always the best option for treating pain. This shift in mindset has led to many changes. One of these is that more natural remedies are being prescribed for arthritis patients. In part, this...
How can physical therapy be helpful for neck arthritis?
Neck arthritis, or cervical spondylosis, is a condition that can dramatically affect your daily life. Fortunately, physical therapy can be very helpful for managing neck arthritis. The knowledge that physical therapy is useful for cervical spondylosis could be useful...
Three stretches you can use for hip arthritis
Hip arthritis patients often develop tense muscles in their legs, buttocks and lower back, and these tense muscles can further decrease hip range of motion (ROM) and increase pain. There are specific stretches that people can do for the muscles affected by hip...
Does physical therapy help arthritis symptoms?
This is a question that many people with arthritis might ask, and the answer is that physical therapy does help many people with their arthritis symptoms. Arthritis is a problem that affects a huge number of Americans. Medical researchers report that 47% of women and...
Four options for improving your hip arthritis treatment
Arthritis can affect any joint in your body, but it can be especially irritating when it affects your hips. The hips are responsible for bearing a lot of your body weight and powering your legs for walking, running, jumping, bending over or crouching. As arthritis...
Three ways physical therapy helps with arthritis pain
Arthritis is one of the most common causes of joint pain and stiffness in American adults. As it grows worse, it makes it harder for you to enjoy your favorite activities or to simply walk around. Arthritis has no cure, but there are treatments that can help manage...
Treating arthritis pain without the meds
Reducing your ability to lift your coffee cup. Curtailing your ability to play with your grandkids. Preventing you from walking the dog without pain. These are just a few of the everyday effects that arthritis can cause. While arthritis is commonly believed to be a...