Arthritis Management in Edmonton, AB

Managing arthritis is challenging.

Do you feel stiff when you get out of bed in the morning? Are your joints swollen, red, tender, or warm? And are your joints downright painful, keeping you from doing the things you want?

If so, Physical Therapy for arthritis may be the answer!

Our team of experienced physiotherapists in Edmonton, AB, has proven effective arthritis management solutions.

You’ll receive personalized arthritis physiotherapy care to reduce pain, improve mobility, and enhance the quality of your daily life.

Why Choose Physiotherapy for Arthritis in Edmonton, AB?

Physiotherapy has a long track record as a proven, non-invasive treatment for arthritis. Physiotherapy alleviates pain, improves joint function, and prevents further deterioration in arthritic joints.

Revive Spine and Sport Physiotherapy Clinic physiotherapists address the root causes of your arthritis symptoms to reduce your pain in the short term and give you long-lasting pain relief.

A Targeted Approach

At Revive Spine and Sport, we take a comprehensive approach to managing your arthritis. You’ll receive a custom combination of manual therapy, therapeutic exercises, and educational guidance to get you back moving freely. Here’s what you can expect:

• Comprehensive Evaluation:The first step is to get to the root of your arthritis pain. Your physiotherapist works to uncover what factors contribute to your discomfort.

• Personal Treatment Plan: Using the evaluation results, your physiotherapist works with you to outline a custom treatment plan. You’ll discuss the frequency of your visits, if you need to avoid certain activities, and what types of therapies will be best for your healing.

• Manual Therapy: Hands-on manual therapy is an efficient way to reduce your arthritis pain. Most patients find improved joint mobility makes it possible to get back to many daily activities faster and more comfortably than they expected.

• Specialized Arthritis Therapeutic Exercises: Your physiotherapist will help you complete targeted exercises that strengthen the muscles around your arthritic joints. You’ll learn how to complete these exercises without putting extra strain on your joints. If you’ve ever found that exercise makes your joint hurt, you know why this is so important.  

FAQs Arthritis Physiotherapy Treatments

Does Physical Therapy Help Arthritis?

Although there is no cure for arthritis, physiotherapy treatments can limit pain and reduce inflammation and stiffness to preserve joint function and mobility. Your physiotherapist will design a custom program of a combination of therapies based on your condition and lifestyle.

Is Physical Therapy Good for Arthritis?

Yes! Physical therapy is good for arthritis. Patients find physiotherapy eases their arthritis symptoms, reduces the need for pain medications, and many find PT delays or negates surgery. Physical therapy for arthritis usually includes exercises for better joint mobility, plus posture and movement advice to help you work around pain while avoiding injuries.

 How Long Does It Take for Arthritis Pain to Go Away?

Most patients find that their arthritis pain reduces quickly once they start physiotherapy sessions. For pain and other symptoms to go away entirely, it may take a few months, but improvement starts with targeted physiotherapy and Arthritis Physical Therapy Exercises.

 Contact Revive Spine and Sport Physiotherapy Clinic in Edmonton, AB, today to schedule your initial arthritis consultation.