Exercise is one of the most effective ways to improve arthritic pain, stiffness, and decreased range of motion in your joints. Arthritis is a chronic, progressive condition that causes inflammation, pain, and stiffness in one or more joints. The goal of an exercise program for those with arthritis is to preserve or restore range of motion and flexibility in affected joints, increase muscle strength & endurance to take stress off of arthritic joints, and increase aerobic conditioning. Check out seven benefits of exercise for those with arthritis and our tips for how to exercise safely with arthritis!

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic systemic autoimmune disease that involves inflammation of the synovial lining of joints, causing swelling, pain, stiffness, and eventual erosion of the affected joints over time. Physical therapy plays a key role in helping patients with RA maintain muscle strength, flexibility, and joint range of motion as well as prevent long-term disabilities through a targeted exercise program. Physical therapy works together with medical drug treatments to improve the quality of life, optimize overall fitness and cardiovascular health, and maintain the ability to perform daily activities in those with rheumatoid arthritis.

Arthritis, a chronic, progressive condition characterized by inflammation of the joints, is the leading cause of disability in the United States, affecting more than 50 million people. Physical therapists can help reduce arthritic symptoms, slow the progression of the disease, and create a customized, comprehensive program to help arthritis patients move safely and improve function, strength, and range of motion in the affected joints. However, there are numerous misconceptions about who is affected by arthritis and how to treat it effectively. Check out our post debunking 6 myths about arthritis!

Check out our 8 tips to manage arthritis this winter. Arthritis is a progressive chronic condition that involves inflammation, swelling, pain, and stiffness in one or more joints and is the leading cause of joint pain in the United States. Winter can exacerbate arthritic pain and stiffness due to the colder temperatures, precipitation, and decreased barometric pressure. Maintaining a regular exercise routine in winter is a key component of managing your arthritis, increasing your mobility, and decreasing your pain and stiffness.

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a systemic autoimmune disease that affects the soft tissue around joints, causing joint inflammation and limiting joint function. Physical therapy and exercise can alleviate symptoms and improve function and quality of life in individuals with rheumatoid arthritis. A physical therapist can design a custom treatment and exercise treatment to help RA patients maintain fitness, increase strength to support affected joints, improve range of motion, and maintain the ability to do daily activities.

Chronic pain affects up to 28% of American adults each year and is one of the most common reasons adults seek medical care. Chronic pain develops when the nerves that communicate pain to the brain become hypersensitive, causing the brain to perceive that area of the body as a potential threat and therefore painful beyond the normal healing timeframe. Exercise is an effective way to manage chronic pain by building muscle strength, reducing pain sensitivity, and improving mobility through targeted strengthening, low-impact aerobic exercise, stretching, and aquatic therapy.

Rheumatoid arthritis is a systemic autoimmune disease that affects the soft tissues around joints, causing joint inflammation and pain and limiting joint function. Early detection of the condition and treatment is key, which includes drug therapies and targeted exercise. Physical therapists help rheumatoid arthritis patients manage pain and improve muscle strength and joint function and range of motion through a therapeutic aerobic and strengthening exercise program.

Arthritis is the leading cause of joint pain in the United States. Arthritis is a chronic, progressive condition causing inflammation, swelling, pain, and stiffness in joints. Whether you are dealing with osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, or psoriatic arthritis, summer heat and weather can affect your arthritis and worsen symptoms. Check out our tips to handle the heat and manage arthritis during summer!

Arthritis is one of the leading causes of joint pain among American adults. Arthritis is a chronic, progressive condition that causes inflammation, swelling, pain, and stiffness in one or more joints. Exercise is one of the best ways to improve arthritic pain, stiffness, and decreased range of motion in your joints. A physical therapist can develop a customized and effective exercise program to improve your mobility and function and decrease pain safely.

Arthritis, the leading cause of joint pain in the United States, is a chronic, progressive condition causing inflammation, swelling, and stiffness in one or more joints. Winter weather can increase arthritic pain. To manage arthritis during winter, follow our 8 tips and work with our physical therapists to craft an individualized exercise and aquatic therapy program to improve your fitness and relieve arthritic pain this winter!

Arthritis is the leading cause of joint pain affecting 50 million American adults. Arthritis is a chronic, progressive condition that causes inflammation, swelling, pain, and stiffness in one or more joints. Physical therapy helps patients with arthritis move safely, improve function, and manage pain effectively for improve quality of life.