Living with Arthritis?

Arthritis is a disease that causes inflammation and degeneration to one or more of your joints. During the colder season, we often complain of joint pain, stiffness in the muscles and inflammation. Symptoms of arthritis are different depending on the type and joints affected. The most common types of arthritis are Osteoarthritis, Juvenile arthritis, Gout, Rheumatoid arthritis, and Psoriatic arthritis. Each type of arthritis has different causes including wear and tear, infections, and underlying diseases.

Arthritis is mostly common in the feet, hands, hips, knees, and lower back. Arthritis symptoms may include:

Painful joints
Swollen joints
Reduced range of motion
Joint stiffness

Treatment for arthritis varies depending on the type you have and the symptoms you are experiencing. Physical therapy is often recommended to help provide relief, improve range of motion and maintain function. It is important to stay active and exercise to reduce your joint stiffness and muscle weakness.

At Reddy Care our physical therapists and occupational therapists have many different modalities they can perform depending on the patient’s individual needs.

Parts of the treatment plan may include:

Exercise to improve joint mobility and reduce atrophy
Understanding posture and body mechanics
Massage therapy to reduce pain and inflammation
Strengthening and bending of joints

Occupational therapy can play an important role in recovering from arthritis. Your Reddy Care occupational therapist will help maximize your ability and find new safe ways to accomplish your everyday activities.

If you are suffering from arthritis symptoms, our experienced team at Reddy Care Physical, Occupational and Aquatic Therapy can help. Your physical therapist and occupational therapist will evaluate and make a unique treatment plan which is tailored to your specific needs. Our expert therapists help you get control of your arthritis and improve your quality of life.

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

Sources:

https://www.reddycare.net/blog/physical-occupational-therapy-for-arthritis

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

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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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