Arthritis

Arthritis is pain, swelling and stiffness in a joint or joints.

Arthritis

Arthritis is the swelling and tenderness of one or more joints. The patients with arthritis experience pain, stiffness, and discomfort during mobilitywhich typically worsen with age.

IMC Rehab core objective for arthritis patient’s involvespain relief, improve mobility, prevention of additional joint damage, increase strength of muscles, maintaining current levels of function or improve physical function, relief of fatigue and weakness.

Our rehab team develops a program for these patient which include patient education, hot and cold therapy to ease joint pain and stiffness, joint protection and energy conservation techniques, strengthening exercises and guidance regarding the usage of assistive devices.

Moreover, our Physical therapist guide them regarding modifications of environment, such as usage of ergonomic chairs or a cushioned mat in kitchen, to relieve pain and improve function.

Optimal Health Is Still Possible If You Have Arthritis

There are a lot of people in Pakistan who live with the symptoms of arthritis. At IMC Physical Therapy Department in DHA phase 5, we see people who need the added support of physical therapy care to live well by eliminating the symptoms.

Here are the answers to FAQs about this condition.

What is Arthritis?

Arthritis is pain, swelling and stiffness in a joint or joints.

Who gets Arthritis?

It most commonly starts among people between the ages of 40 and 60. It’s more common in women than men. There are drugs that can slow down an over-active immune system and therefore reduce the pain and swelling in joints.

What are the causes of Arthritis?

The causes vary according to the type or form of arthritis. Possible causes may include:

Injury, which can lead to degenerative arthritis
Abnormal metabolism, which can cause gout and calcium pyrophosphate deposition disease (CPPD)
Genetic inheritance, which can lead to developing osteoarthritis
Infection such as Lyme disease, which can trigger arthritis symptoms
Immune system dysfunction, such as the type that causes RA and lupus

What are the Symptoms of Arthritis?

Symptoms of arthritis can include:

Pain, redness, heat, and swelling in your joints.
Decrease range of motion
Fever
Weight loss.
Breathing problems.

What can our Physical Therapy Treatment do to help with Arthritis?

The purpose of physiotherapy is to decrease your pain and help you slowly return to your normal activities. It may reduce pain in the soft tissues, minimize joint damage, and improve or maintain function and quality of life. Our physiotherapist will help you in early detection of disease and provide treatment to eliminate symptoms at our department with different techniques like Strengthening, mobilization, manipulation, modalities & with exercises.

PT for arthritis may also help you:

create an at-home workout routine
improve your overall fitness level
increase endurance
alleviate stiffness
decrease fatigue
improve balance and stability
increase coordination

Schedule an Appointment Today!

Physical therapy can help to relieve the pain with arthritis. If you have swelling or stiffness that you can’t explain and that doesn’t go away in a few days, or if it becomes painful to touch your joints make an appointment with Prof. Dr. Hafiz Muhammad Asim at IMC Physical Therapy Department.