The prevalence of knee and hip osteoarthritis (OA) has increased in recent years as the average age of our population advances. Increased patient cost reduces clinical time treating symptoms. Yet, increasing incidence of OA challenges therapists to use the most effective ways to treat the pain and functional deterioration, which often accompany OA.
There has-been much research into bodyweight supported treadmill walking...
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Treatment
Osteoarthritis? Exercise in Water!
Wear Arch Supports!
Because of the tendency of most individuals to collapse in our shoes, we commonly advise nearly everyone wear supplemental arch supports in their shoes, slippers, athletic footwear, training shoes and cleats. Orthotics, or at least foam arch supports have been repeatedly effective in curing pain and mechanical dysfunction.
Mechanically adding height to the navicular bone at the...
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Where can you find warm water exercise?
The benefits of warm water therapy include increased joint and muscle flexibility, increased muscle strength, relaxation, increased balance and coordination, increased endurance and increased circulation. Individuals of all ages and activity levels have reported excellent results while taking an active role in their recovery. We have successfully treated high school, college, and weekend athletes,...
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