Arthritis
These are rheumatic ailments that are often characterized by pain affecting the joints and muscles, and it results in the wear and tear. It can be treated with Physical therapy, increased water intake, exercise, and stress management. Physical therapy at True Way Physical Therapy in Port Chester, NY, is best for treating all types of arthritis. There are multiple causes of arthritis. Some of the most important causes are cartilage breakdown, family history,
autoimmune disorders, and degenerative changes.
Signs and symptoms
The early signs and symptoms of arthritis are as follows
- Severe joint pain
- Swelling of joints
- Stiffness of joints
- Restricted movement
- Fever
- Stress
Joint pain or Arthritis can be classified into three categories based on joints involved:
Classification of Arthritis
1) Mon articular arthritis
It is the inflammation due to one type of joint.
Examples:
- Osteoarthritis
- Trauma
2) Oligoarticular arthritis
Oligoarticular arthritis is the inflammation of fewer than three joints.
Examples:
- Infectious arthritis: It has two types gonococcal and non-gonococcal
- Crystalline arthritis: It also has two types gout and non-gout
- Seronegative arthritis: It is a pair of diseases it consists of the following conditions
- Psoriasis
- Ankylosing spondylitis
- Inflammatory bowel disease
- Reactive in response
- Gonorrhea in body
3) Polyarticular arthritis:
It the inflammation of five or more joints
Examples:
- Viruses
- Seronegative
- Seropositive
- Syphilis
- Sarcoid
- Sepsis
4) Physical therapy and Arthritis
Physical therapy is one of the effective treatments available for treating arthritis. Physical therapists at True Way Physical Therapy in Port Chester, NY, offers a variety of physical therapy sessions to treat the complications associated with arthritis. They are highly qualified and trained to improve the lack of mobility and reducing joint pain. Several scientific studies have confirmed the efficacy of physical therapy in treating arthritis. It can reduce the pain, swelling, and stiffness of the joints.