Physical Therapy and Exercise For Arthritis

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Arthritis is a disease that can cause stiffness , pain and swelling in joints and other supporting structures of the body , such as bones , muscles, tendons and ligaments. Some forms of arthritis may affect other parts of the body, including various internal organs exercise for arthritis.

 There are many different types of arthritis, including osteoarthritis (degenerative joint disease ), rheumatoid arthritis , psoriatic arthritis and gouty arthritis septic arthritis can affect anyone at any age. Arthritis treatment often includes physical therapy and exercise exercise for arthritis.

Physical therapy and exercise can help arthritis sufferers in many ways. The main objective is to improve the functional ability to help reduce pain and fatigue associated with daily activities exercise for arthritis. Increasing the range of motion of a joint is the main goal of physical therapy.

Physical therapy and exercise for arthritis focuses on pain relief and restoring function and movement . Physical therapy programs may provide therapeutic methods , including physical activity and technical change exercise for arthritis. A physical therapy program consisting of manual therapy and exercise benefits patients with arthritis.

Moderate exercise helps prevent bone loss and osteoporosis. Weight lifting is beneficial for arthritis and joint support exercise exercise for arthritis. Physical therapy and exercise reduces pain and stiffness in the joints, strong muscles around the joints and increases flexibility , muscle strength , cardiovascular fitness health and stamina.

Some recommended for people with arthritis exercise exercise for arthritis:

exercises or range - of - motion ( stretching or flexibility exercises)

or strengthening exercises

o water exercise

exercise or leisure

or aerobic or resistance exercise

Physical therapy and exercise helps to exercise for arthritis:

o Maintain normal joint movement

o Strengthening the muscles around the joints

o Strengthen and maintain bones and cartilage

o Improve overall ability to perform daily activities

o Maintain weight to reduce pressure on joints

o Maintain bone and cartilage tissue strong and healthy

Depending on the severity of arthritis, a physical therapist may suggest isometric or isotonic exercises exercise for arthritis . A combination of manual physical therapy and exercise is more effective in reducing pain, stiffness and dysfunction in patients with osteoarthritis of the knee.