Oakland: Relief From Arthritis

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Who Needs Relief From Arthritis Pain?

Are you suffering from back, knee or hip pain? You may have osteoarthritis in those joints. Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common chronic condition of the joints, affecting approximately 27 million Americans. Although it occurs in people of all ages, osteoarthritis is most common in people older than 65. (continued inside)

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Who Needs Relief from Arthritis?

With osteoarthritis, there is a breakdown in the cartilage covering the ends of bones which form the joint and allow movement. As cartilage wears away, the bones become exposed and rub against each other.The break down of cartilage also affects the shape of the joint so that it no longer functions smoothly. In addition, the ligaments and tendons around the joint become stiff and the muscles that support the joint become weak. This leads to more painful rubbing of the joint surfaces. There are many studies and patient success stories promoting the effectiveness of physical therapy for osteoarthritis. Our expert physical therapists at Oakland Physical Therapy are trained in specialized hands-on therapy for patients suffering with osteoarthritis,obtainingfastpainreliefand improved movement. Inarecentstudy,83patientswithosteoarthritiswere divided to receive either hands-on physical therapy or a sugar pill that actually did nothing to help their pain without them knowing.The group that received hands-on therapy,had therapy to theknee, lowback, hipandankleasrequired.Theythenperformedaknee exerciseprogram in theclinicandathome.Thegroup taking thesugarpillhad just low intensityultrasound, aformofdeepheat, to theproblemarea.Bothgroups were treated at the clinic twice weekly for 4 weeks. Tests were done to measure how well the people

were doing compared to their initial visit, 4 weeks, 8 weeks and 1 year later. The results were very impressive showing the patients who had hands-on physical therapy, combined with specific exercises had significant improvements in their pain, mobility and function. By 8 weeks, patients were able to walk further and faster with much less or completely resolved pain. Their jointstiffness,achesandmobilityhad improved by 55% compared to the placebo group who had no treatment. At one year, patients in the treatment groupstill weredoinggreat in termsof lesspain and more mobility. Other benefits included less need for surgery with only 5% of patients in the treatment group having undergone surgery as compared to 20% with the placebo group. In general, if you are suffering from osteoarthritis, especially of the back, hip or knee, physical therapy decreases the pain and stiffness of osteoarthritis andmay delay or prevent theneed for more invasive treatments, like injectionsorsurgery. Isn’t it timeyou did something about your arthritis and your pains? Call us today so we can make a positive difference in your life. Source:Annalsof InternalMedicine:February1,2000vol.132no.3 173-181.GailD.Deyle,MPT;NancyE.Henderson,PhD,MPT;Robert L.Matekel,MPT;MichaelG.Ryder,MPT;MatthewB.Garber,MPT; and Stephen C. Allison, PhD, MPT, ECS

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increase mobility and relieve pain. In addition, coupling your physical therapy with the following can also help you live life to the fullest and get you back to doing the things you love: 1. Education and self-management When your physical therapy is over, your therapist will have equipped you with the knowledge and exercises you need to continue progress on your own. 2. Weight loss Maintaining your recommended weight or losing weight if you are overweight can lessen your pain. Weight loss specifically helps ease pressure on joints such as your hips and knees. 3. Footwear and insoles If arthritis affects your knee, special footwear and insoles can reduce pain and improve walking. 4. Braces Osteoarthritis can cause instability in joints. A knee or back brace can help reduce pain, improve stability and reduce the risk of falling. At Oakland Physical Therapy, we train you on the best way to attain and hold your posture throughout the day. We help you relieve your back pain quickly while improving your posture for maximum long term results! Call Today!

It’s Time To Live Life Without Arthritis Pain When it comes to treating arthritis, you may have more options than you realize. There is much you can do to reduce your aches and pains from arthritis while gaining more mobility and function. We offer consistent recommendations for our patients suffering with the pain and inflammation associated with arthritis. If you want to know how to relieve and reduce the pain of arthritis, try our physical therapy first. Patients often experience pain from arthritis because of stiff joints, musclesandother tissues. Inaddition,musclesbecomeweak, therefore notsupporting thearthritic joints.Thecustomized treatmentsatOakland Physical Therapy promote muscle strength, improve range of motion,

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