Miss-Lou Physical Therapy has the Solution to Your Arthritis Pain
Do you struggle with everyday activities due to the pain and inflammation of arthritis? Know that you aren’t alone–arthritis affects more than 54 million adults in the United States. While arthritis has no cure, you can manage your symptoms, and physical therapy at Miss-Lou Physical Therapy can help.
The term “arthritis” covers over 100 different conditions; however, osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis are the two most common. Osteoarthritis affects over 30 million Americans, while rheumatoid arthritis impacts nearly 1.5 million.
Most people’s first symptoms of arthritis are achy, stiff joints. As the condition progresses, it begins to cause pain, inflammation, and reduced mobility. Arthritis can affect any of your joints, although the most commonly affected are the knees, hips, hands, and spine.
Arthritis, particularly at advanced stages, can severely limit your overall function and independence. Limitations such as poor mobility, reduced grip strength, and diminished fine motor skills will make it challenging to carry out simple, everyday tasks. Opening a jar, climbing stairs, and even getting out of bed can become more difficult.
Physical therapy at Miss-Lou Physical Therapy offers a comprehensive, evidence-based solution to help manage arthritis pain and improve mobility. Our highly skilled physical therapists will develop a personalized treatment plan tailored to your specific needs, incorporating targeted exercises, manual therapy, and education on joint protection strategies.
We take a result-oriented approach to care, which means we focus on helping you see results. Too often, people worry they will worsen their condition if they do anything that hurts, but this isn’t necessarily the case. Our team will provide scientifically-backed methods to help you improve your mobility, strength, balance, and coordination–so you can resume your active life.
The Most Common Types of Arthritis
With over 100 different types of arthritis, it can be overwhelming to navigate treatment options. Fortunately, our Miss-Lou Physical Therapy physical therapists are skilled in treating all types of arthritis.
We fully recognize the potency of information and its significance in our patients’ lives. If you’ve already self-diagnosed a condition or have been diagnosed by a doctor, we view it as a starting point for our collaborative journey. Nevertheless, our ultimate goal is to equip you with a profound comprehension of your body, enabling you to transcend the constraints of your condition and embrace a more wholesome lifestyle.
Central to our approach is patient education, empowering you with knowledge so that you need not feel restricted by symptoms or diagnoses.
Here are some of the common ones treated by our experts:
- Osteoarthritis (OA)
- Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
- Psoriatic Arthritis (PsA)
- Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS)
Every form of arthritis has its own particular symptoms and treatment requirements. Our physical therapists are highly skilled in addressing those unique challenges to ensure you successfully manage your condition and regain function. Through targeted exercise, manual therapy, and more, we’ll help you find the relief you need.
Searching for arthritis relief? Try physical therapy in Natchez, Ferriday or Jonesville, MS!
Finding relief from arthritis pain and reclaiming your active lifestyle is possible with the help of our evidence-based approach to physical therapy. We use the latest research and proven techniques to help you reduce pain, improve mobility, and improve your overall quality of life.
At your initial consultation, we’ll conduct an in-depth evaluation of your arthritis. We’ll discuss your symptoms and review your medical history to understand your condition’s progression and specific challenges. In addition, we use a hands-on assessment to identify areas of pain, stiffness, and limited mobility.
Next, we’ll perform joint range of motion tests to evaluate joint health, strength tests to gauge muscle function, and movement screens to identify compensatory patterns or imbalances that might be causing additional impairments. And for those with arthritis in their lower extremities, we’ll perform a gait analysis to shed light on walking-related issues.
The reason we perform such a comprehensive assessment is so that we can develop a treatment plan customized to your exact needs. We’ll pull from several different treatment approaches, including the following:
- Therapeutic Exercise
- Manual Therapy
- Modalities
- Braces
- Assistive Devices
- Patient Education
No matter which type of arthritis you’re living with, our expert physical therapists will help you manage your condition and alleviate your symptoms with our evidence-based approach to care.
Your Next Steps…
Request An Appointment
Receive A Custom Treatment Plan
Work Hard and Progress In Your Recovery
Recover & Enjoy Life Pain-Free!