Arthritis can sometimes serve as a bit of an umbrella term. It is used to describe over 100 different types of joint pain and joint disease experienced by millions of people. It is true that arthritis seems to favor the elderly, as it becomes more apparent in people as they age; however, it is possible for people to … Read more
Arthritis is a joint disorder, which features inflammation, pain, and stiffness. There is also often a loss in movement with arthritis, as the joints are too inflamed to move. If two or three joints are involved it’s referred to as oligoarthritis. Today, there are over 100 types of arthritis. Osteoarthritis occurs due to wear and tear of the cartilage and … Read more
You’ve probably heard of people with arthritis turning to steroid injections, antirheumatic drugs and joint replacement surgery to cope with pain. And in some cases, these more aggressive treatments may help patients with severe arthritis. For our patients at ActiveKare Physical Therapy, we utilize proven techniques for natural treatments to present better solutions. Manual Therapy Physical therapy isn’t just about doing specialized exercises. Manual … Read more
If you are like the one in four American adults who suffer from arthritis symptoms, you are looking for options for managing the day to day aches and pains and often debilitating loss of mobility. Fortunately, there are many things you can do that, when combined with physical therapy, can improve your strength, increase your flexibility and … Read more
You have more options than ever for the day to day aches and pains of arthritis in the current generation of medicine. When combined with professionally monitored physical therapy, you can use all of the following tips to relieve the symptoms of arthritis while improving the strength and the mobility of your muscles. A Program of Weight Loss In many … Read more
