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RA usually requires lifelong treatment, including medications, physical therapy, exercise, education, and possibly surgery. Early, aggressive treatment for RA can delay joint destruction. MEDICATIONS Disease modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs: ...
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There is no cure available for RA. However, treatment is available to combat the inflammation in order to prevent destruction of the joints, and to prevent other complications of the disease. Efforts are also made to maintain flexibility and mobil...
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There is no cure available for RA. However, treatment is available to combat the inflammation in order to prevent destruction of the joints and other complications of the disease. Efforts are also made to provide relief from the symptoms and to ma...
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Although aerobic workouts like walking or running are important, they can’t take the place of strength training when it comes to building and preserving muscle.
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No matter what your activity -- even standing or sitting with good posture -- you use your core muscles.
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Heat treatments are therapeutic applications of superficial or deep-heating agents to areas of the body.
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Heat treatments are applications of therapeutic thermal agents to specific body areas experiencing injury or dysfunction.
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Cryotherapy is a technique that uses an extremely cold liquid or instruments to freeze and destroy abnormal or cancerous skin cells that require removal. The technique has been in use since the turn of the century, but modern techniques have made it widely available to dermatologists and primary care doctors. Recent advances have also lead to more use of cryotherapy in treating internal cancer. The technique is also called cryosurgery.
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Cryotherapy is a technique that uses an extremely cold liquid or instrument to freeze and destroy abnormal skin cells that require removal. The technique has been in use since the turn of the century, but modern techniques have made it widely available to dermatologists and primary care doctors. The technique is also known as cryocautery or cryosurgery.
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Cryotherapy is a technique that uses an extremely cold liquid or instrument to freeze and destroy abnormal skin cells that require removal. The technique has been in use since the turn of the century, but modern techniques have made it widely available to dermatologists and primary care doctors. The technique is also called cryosurgery.
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Tendon repair refers to the surgical repair of damaged or torn tendons, which are cord-like structures made of strong fibrous connective tissue that connect muscles to bones. The shoulder, elbow, knee, and ankle joints are the most commonly affected by tendon injuries.
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Tendon repair is surgery to repair damaged or torn tendons.
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Physical therapists provide services to restore function, improve mobility, relieve pain , and prevent or limit permanent physical disabilities among those suffering from injuries, disabilities, or disease.
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Physical therapists teach people recovering from surgery or with injuries, sprains or arthritis how to perform exercises that will help them gain strength and mobility and prevent recurring injury. Here are suggestions to help you get the most from physical therapy.
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The professional field consists of skilled health care providers who work under the direction or supervision of a physical therapist or physical therapists. Their role is to facilitate care and treatment of patients with injuries, diseases, or disabilities that involve mobility or other basic physical functioning. Duties include patient instruction and monitoring, reporting progress and problems to the therapist, and providing or assisting in various forms of treatment.
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Chest physical therapy is the term for a group of treatments designed to improve respiratory efficiency, promote expansion of the lungs, strengthen respiratory muscles, and eliminate secretions from the respiratory system.
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I was in a car accident four weeks ago. I have had physical therapy for the last three weeks and it seems to hurt more than it helps. I am still feeling pain and spasms. Can you suggest another option?
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Occupational therapy is a holistic, patient-centered, occupation-based approach to life skill development. This health profession helps people whose lives have been altered by physical or mental disease, injury, or other health problems. People of any age can benefit from occupational therapy to prevent injury and improve skills needed to perform everyday tasks or "occupations" at home, work, or school. Examples include activities of daily living such as dialing a phone, using a computer, writing a check, and driving a car.
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The occupational therapy interview is the initial fact-finding session between an occupational therapy practitioner and a patient to determine the patient's problem(s) and to discuss possible intervention and treatment.
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Detailed information on joint replacement surgery
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Arthroplasty is surgery performed to relieve pain and restore range of motion by realigning or reconstructing a dysfunctional joint.
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Arthroplasty is surgery to relieve pain and restore range of motion by realigning or reconstructing a joint.
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Detailed information on knee replacement surgery
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Knee replacement is a procedure in which the surgeon removes damaged or diseased parts of the patient's knee joint and replaces them with new artificial parts. The operation itself is called knee arthroplasty . Arthroplasty comes from two Greek words, arthros or joint and plassein , "to form or shape." The artificial joint itself is called a prosthesis. Most knee prostheses have four components or parts, and are made of a combination of metal and plastic, or metal and ceramic in some newer models.
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Knee joint replacement is surgery to replace a knee joint with an artificial joint. The artificial joint is called a prosthesis.
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The knee is a hingelike joint, formed where the thighbone, shinbone, and kneecap meet. It is supported by muscles and ligaments and lined with cushioning cartilage. Over time, cartilage can wear away and the knee becomes stiff and painful.
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During total knee replacement surgery, your damaged knee joint is replaced with an artificial joint (called a prosthesis). This surgery almost always reduces joint pain and improves your quality of life.
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Swelling is common after total knee replacement, but there are steps you can take to minimize the amount of swelling you experience.
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You can do a lot now to make your recovery from knee replacement quicker and easier.
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You can keep your knee healthy by knowing the right moves and avoiding the wrong ones. Some activities may be permanently restricted.
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I am 55 and have a bad right knee from playing lots of sports. I am interested in getting a partial knee replacement. I've heard that the recovery is shorter and the result is better than a total replacement. What do you think?
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You and your healthcare team will assess how well you can care for yourself at home. You may need friends, family, or a home health aide to help with chores and errands.
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Exercising is the only way to regain your strength and range of motion. With continued exercise, you may gain more strength and range of motion than you had before surgery.
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What is the new knee replacement procedure that is in lieu of full surgery?
Donald Reilly, M.D., is an assistant clinical professor of orthopedic surgery at Harvard Medical School and a member of the Department of Orthopedic Surgery at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center-East.
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Detailed information on hip replacement surgery
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Hip joint replacement is surgery to replace all or part of the hip joint with an artificial joint. The artificial joint is called a prosthesis.
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Treating health and dental problems now may improve healing after a joint replacement. If you’re a smoker, do your best to stop or cut down.
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If hip pain limits your ability to walk, work, or perform simple activities, you may want to talk to your doctor about a hip replacement.
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The hip joint is one of the body’s largest weight-bearing joints. A healthy hip joint allows you to walk, squat, and turn without pain. But when a hip joint is damaged, it is likely to hurt when you move.
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Detailed information on hip replacement surgery
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You may be nervous about getting a new hip. But the better prepared you are before surgery, the easier your recovery program is likely to be.
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A total hip replacement is major surgery, so don’t be surprised if it takes a few months before you feel really good.
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By having a total hip replacement, you’re taking the first step to getting back to an active lifestyle.
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