Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis (OA) is a degenerative joint disease that can affect the many tissues of the joint. It is the most common form of arthritis, affecting more than 32.5 million adults in the United States. OA can affect any joint, but typically affects hands, knees, hips, lower back and neck.
At Vita, our Physical Therapists help manage osteoarthritis symptoms through exercise, stretching, and other therapeutic techniques to reduce pain, improve mobility, and enhance overall physical function. Our specialists will work with you to create a personalized treatment plan to help manage your symptoms and improve your quality of life.
How Physical Therapy can help
Physical therapy can help manage osteoarthritis symptoms by implementing therapies that focus on mobility, function, and pain management. Therapies we may employ include:
- Strength and conditioning and range of motion exercises
- Manual therapy
- Dry needling to help with chronic pain
- Assisted stretching
- Movement therapy
- Medical fitness
