Arthritis can significantly impact your quality of life causing pain, stiffness, and reduced mobility. Physical therapy is a promising treatment option that can help manage arthritis symptoms and improve physical function.
What Can a Physical Therapist Do?
- Customized Exercise Plans: We design exercises tailored to your needs. Exercises are aimed at improving flexibility, strength, coordination, and balance.
- Posture and Body Mechanics: We educate you on proper techniques for daily activities to relieve pain and enhance function.
- Assistive Devices: We recommend braces, splints, and assistive devices to support joints and reduce stress.
- Environment Modifications: We give recommendations on making your workstation ergonomically suitable to ease your pain and reduce stress on your joints.
- Modalities: Therapeutic ultrasound, electrical stimulation, and heat/cold treatments may be used to manage pain and inflammation
Our team will provide a customized treatment plan based on your needs.
Call Step Up Physical Therapy and Rehab, Inc or book as appointment online today. If you have difficulty leaving our home, we can provide physical therapy services at your home through our partnership with local home health agencies. Feel free to inquire with our staff about this option.