Depending on the cause, your condition, and the situation surrounding it; each unique patient of knee arthritis has their own need for a custom pain relief treatment plan. At ViscoGen™ we understand this is an important part of our patients non-surgical approach to healing; this is why we have recently included physical therapy as part of our non-surgical offerings.
Treatment plans can vary based on the severity; but in most cases, physical therapy for knee arthritis can treat your pain, joint swelling, limited mobility and postpone surgery. Several studies have demonstrated the positive impact of physical therapy; confirming the benefits of adding physical therapy to a comprehensive rehabilitation approach.
The 5 Benefits of Physical Therapy to Treat Knee Arthritis
After an evaluation, our physical therapists have the ability to establish an individualized treatment plan that addresses your knee pain. In many cases incorporating a treatment plan with the inclusion of physical therapy for knee pain from diseases such as arthritis or osteoarthritis is just what the doctor ordered. Getting you back to your quality of life and the daily activities you enjoy.
What are the 5 Benefits of physical therapy?
1) Strengthening of joints and improvement of mobility. Improving muscle and joint strength while adding stretching exercises can improve the overall health of your joints. Strengthening alone can decrease the pain and allow for more mobility.
2) Lower the need for medications. If the root of the pain is ignored, then pain medications are often desired to relieve discomfort. But if physical therapy is included in your treatment plan, then pain decreases and the need for medications is no longer needed.
3) Improved balance. While standing and walking, people suffering from knee arthritis are at greater risk of balance impairment. This can lead to dangerous and avoidable falls. When working in physical therapy on strengthening exercises the balance is improved and the risk of falling is decreased.
4) Uncover underlying problems of pain. When working with a trained physical therapist, the underlying issues that may be the root of the knee pail problem can be discovered, addressed, and resolved to alleviate the pain and expedite the healing.
5) Lower the need for future surgery. Choosing a non-surgical approach that includes physical therapy helps to strengthen the knee and joints returning the patient to maintaining a healthy and active lifestyle.
Physical therapy benefits people with knee arthritis and osteoarthritis; the most common form of arthritis that causes the wear and tear on joints. Using this non-surgical approach can help reduce the swelling and prevent additional wear and tear.
Begin Your Physical Therapy for Knee Pain
ViscoGen™ offers physical therapy services to treat knee pain. Our highly trained physical therapists will work with you to develop an individualized plan that offers both strengthening and flexibility exercises.
Physical therapy for knee pain is now part of our comprehensive approach to our proprietary non-surgical procedures. Our goal is to improve the quality of life for our patients.
If you would like to learn more about our available treatment plans, contact us today.
