Arthritis Treatment

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Individuals with osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis often suffer from persistent joint pain accompanied by fatigue and stiffness, making it difficult to get up in the morning and less painful as the day goes on. They may have some sleep disturbance due to night pain. These are all signs of early-onset arthritis. Scopaz et al. 2009 indicated that osteoarthritis patients vary in their ability to cope with pain: some patients appear to manage well, whereas others appear to cope very poorly. Unfortunately, many live with their painful joints for far too long before seeking help.

Osteoarthritis

Osteoarthritis (OA) of the knee is the most common form of arthritis caused by a sudden injury to the joint, or it can develop after a previous injury has fully healed. They affect up to 37% of adults between 45 and 60 years of age in the United States. In addition, hip and knee OA are ranked as the 11th highest contributors to global disability in patients with chronic pain. Degeneration of articular cartilage with osteophyte formation, microfractures, subchondral sclerosis and plate thickening, and exposure of the articular end of the bone characterize physiological changes in OA. The clinical diagnosis of knee OA is typically made using the American College of Rheumatology clinical criteria developed by Altman, which is 89% sensitive and 88% specific. Because osteoarthritis affects the major weight-bearing joints, many individuals have difficulty walking, stair climbing, getting in and out of the car, chair, or bathtub, shopping, sports participation, or gardening may be painful and challenging to perform daily activities.

Rheumatoid Arthritis

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is also known as inflammatory arthritis. It is a chronic, systemic autoimmune disease that most commonly affects the joints of the hands, wrists, shoulders, elbows, knees, ankles, and feet. In addition, it can also affect other body systems, such as the cardiovascular or respiratory system. It is associated with significant personal and societal burdens, affecting o.3% and 1% of European and North American adults. People with arthritis typically get sore around joints worse after prolonged sitting, standing, or inactivity. Pain can also get worse when you move. You may also notice popping or clicking sounds, swelling, limitation of joint range of motion, which can be painful and sensitive to touch, and general fatigue. These symptoms may lead to restrictions in daily activities such as self-care or household activities, societal participation, and leisure activities.

How Can Physical Therapy Help?

You can benefit from physical therapy treatment at Osteopractic Physical Therapy of Indiana. In many cases, physical therapy can help you avoid surgery, medications, and injections.Our physical therapist will help you restore the normal motion of your joints, improve the way you walk, increase strength and provide customized information with advice and support with effective self-management optimizing health and well-being. It is vital to perform therapeutic exercises and maintaining healthy lifestyle and treatment options.

Treatment plans include electrical dry needling and a combination of manual therapy (MT) and a home exercise program to help you recover quickly, achieve a successful outcome, and learn to manage symptoms at home. It is proven by the recent study by Dr. James Dunning (2018) that electrical dry needling and a combination of MT and exercises, when applied separately, are moderately effective for knee OA thus decreasing pain, stiffness, and related disability.

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What People Say About Osteopractic Physical Therapy of Central Indiana

“Level of knowledge, excellence and caring professionals. I will definitely recommend to my family and friends”.

“ I like that you work as a team to try to help me get better and walk again after many years of suffering from knee osteoarthritis”.

"Thank you for treating my hip injury and pelvic floor issues. I am now a new person because of your help. When I last injured my hip and tried PT, I was treated for several months with none of the results you helped me achieve in a fraction of that amount of time. I really enjoyed your personal and customized approach and the fact that you treated other issues that were plaguing me to help me improve my movement and function. You are absolutely in the right profession by making my health your priority."

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