All frequently asked questions for Arthritis Treatment
- Pain relief can be provided by techniques like ice, heat or electrotherapy.
- Increasing your flexibility helps to move easier and reduce stiffness.
- Strengthening exercises help to take the load off joints.
- Your physiotherapist will provide you with an exercise program to build up your balance and overall aerobic capacity to ensure maximum quality of life.
- Osteoarthritis, which is due to wear and tear, is more common in weight bearing joints like knees, hips and spine.
- Rheumatoid arthritis and gout frequently affect small joints in the hands and feet.
- Obesity, injury increase the risk of developing arthritis.