Occupational Therapist for Arthritis

Arthritis is a common disorder that affects your joints. It can cause pain and inflammation, making it difficult to move or stay active. There are many types of arthritis. Each form causes different symptoms and may need different treatments. While arthritis usually affects older adults, it c an develop in men, women and children of any age.

Symptoms of Arthritis

Pain
Redness
Stiffness
Swelling
Tenderness
Warmth

Causes of Arthritis

Have a family history of arthritis
Have a job or play a sport that puts repeated stress on your joints
Have certain autoimmune diseases or viral infections

Working with an Occupational Therapist can help you manage symptoms, increase mobility, and improve physical function. They’ll also teach you specific exercises and techniques that can allow you to move with less pain and greater ease.

At Reddy Care Physical and Occupational Therapy, we can get you set up with the right therapist for you. Call today to schedule a consultation! An occupational therapist will help you to become more aware of how you use the joints

Great Neck: 475 Northern Blvd., Ste.11, Great Neck, NY 11021

Tel. (516) 829-0030

Farmingdale: 309 North West Dr., Farmingdale, NY 11735 Tel. (516) 420-2900

Woodbury: 150 Woodbury Rd., Woodbury, NY 11797 Tel. (516) 367-1111

Deer Park: 2024 Deer Park Ave., Deer Park, NY 11729 Tel. (631) 243-0247

North Shore Towers: 272-78 Grand Central Pkwy., Floral Park, NY 11005 Tel. (516) 344-0030

Bayside - Aquatic Therapy: 208-32 Cross Island Pkwy., Bayside, NY11360 Tel. (718) 224-8480

Oceanside: 2421 S Long Beach Rd., Oceanside, NY 11572 Tel. (516) 992-2282

New York City: 250 West 93rd Street, New York, NY 10025 Tel. (212) 580-0125

In-Home Physical & Occupational Therapy (Home Care): 516-829-0030

*Home therapy servicing Long Island, Queens, Staten Island, Brooklyn, the Bronx & Manhattan*

Sources:https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/12061-arthritis

https://www.versusarthritis.org/about-arthritis/treatments/therapies/occupational-therapy/

https://www.cdc.gov/arthritis/basics/rheumatoid-arthritis.html

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Written by:

Dr. Vinod Somareddy, PT, DPT

President

Reddy Care Physical Therapy

Reddy Care Occupational Therapy

Reddy Care Aquatic Therapy

Author

Reddy Care Physical and Occupational Therapy

Reddy Care Physical & Occupational Therapy Reddy Care Physical & Occupational Therapy is an outstanding specialty service providing exceptional care and state-of-the-art treatments for the residents of Farmingdale and Great Neck, New York. The combination of innovative exercise programs, manual therapy, and technology together with the expertise of every member of the team enables Reddy Care Physical & Occupational Therapy to provide services that ensure superior clinical outcomes and consistently high patient satisfaction.

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