Physiotherapy - The Best Treatment for Osteo-Arthritis

1. Physiotherapy - The Best Treatment for Osteo-Arthritis

2. Osteo-arthritis, a very common disease that usually affects the major joints in the human body. It happens because of overusing of knees and can be seen in both acute and chronic forms. To reduce the pain and stiffness, Physiorevive experts are all set to help you out with their physical therapy treatments. Scroll down and explore how physical therapy is helpful in treating arthritis.

3. Why Physical Therapy for Osteo-Arthritis? • Physical Therapy is performed with the following aims - • To improve the mobility and functioning of the joints muscles. • To maintain fitness. • Physical therapy strengthens the weaker part of the body. • It preserves the capability to do daily tasks.

4. Role of Physiotherapy in Treating Osteo-Arthritis The effect of osteo-arthritis mainly seen in knee joints, hips, fingers, and spines. A therapist at Physiorevive first do an assessment to understand the type & severity of your arthritis and then plans a schedule of therapies accordingly. Various modalities include massage, exercises, walking aids, and electrotherapy.

5. As a treatment approach, the following physical therapies are performed - Dry Needling- It’s the use of thin needles to relieve the tension in the muscle and pain due to osteo-arthritis. Our physiotherapist will do a thorough assessment after which the affected muscle and trigger points will be selected and released by insertion of thin solid needles. It immediately restores range of motion and decrease pain. Heat Therapy - In this, a warm heating pad is used to decrease the stiffness in joints and muscles nearby the affected area. This is usually performed two to three times a day for 10-20 mins. A therapist better knows where to place the warm heating pad for instant results in blood circulation.

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