Living with arthritis is tough, especially when it impacts your knees. Everyday mobility becomes much more challenging, and many people become more sedentary as a result. Managing knee pain and arthritis is essential if you want to live a healthy, happy lifestyle into your golden years!
The good news is that physical therapy with No Limit Physical Therapy offers a personalized approach to tackling knee-related arthritis symptoms head-on. Even better, our in-home services mean you don’t have to worry about the hassle of finding a ride to a clinic. We bring our effective interventions right to your front door!
But even though we aren’t in a traditional clinic setting, we still strive to provide a tailored approach to knee pain and arthritis. We design our treatment plans to address your pain, mobility restrictions, and personal goals–whether that’s more time in the garden or with the grandkids.
Keep reading for some of our top tips for controlling arthritis-related knee pain and movement restrictions. And if you’d like more personal guidance, call us to set up an at-home assessment today.
Five PT-Approved Tips for Managing Knee Pain and Arthritis
1. Stay Active
- It may sound counterintuitive at first, but regular, low-impact exercise is one of the best ways to reduce arthritis pain since it helps keep your joints healthy. Even simple activities like short walks or gentle stretching can make a big difference.
2. Strengthen Your Leg Muscles
- Strengthening the muscles that support your knee (such as your hamstrings and quadriceps) helps stabilize the joint and remove pressure that can cause pain. Our PTs will help you get started with appropriate exercises for your needs.
3. Eat a Healthy Diet
- Eating a balanced diet rich in whole foods like fruits, vegetables, nuts, and whole grains can help reduce arthritis-related inflammation and pain.
4. Consider an Assistive Device
- If you have severe pain or restricted mobility, an assistive device like a walker or cane will help you avoid falls and help make everyday activities more comfortable.
5. Make an Appointment with an In-Home Physical Therapist
- You don’t have to manage arthritis on your own. Our physical therapists can provide tailored exercises and treatments designed to address your specific symptoms, ensuring you get the best care for your needs. And in-home physical therapy is a much more convenient option!
What To Expect During Your Physical Therapy Sessions
Your first appointment with us will consist of a thorough evaluation so we can better understand your experience with knee pain and arthritis. We’ll take a health history and learn more about your symptoms, pain levels, and mobility challenges. We’ll also perform some simple screens evaluating your knee’s strength, range of motion, and overall function, as well as your balance and gait.
All this information helps us identify the best strategies to address your pain and mobility issues. Here are just some of the things we might include:
- Manual therapy techniques, such as soft tissue manipulation or joint mobilization, to help reduce pain and improve mobility
- Personalized exercise programs to strengthen your lower body
- Balance and gait training to help reduce your fall risk
- Simple exercises or other self-management strategies you can perform on your own
Find Arthritis-Related Knee Pain Relief with Physical Therapy!
Our physical therapists travel throughout the San Diego area, helping to empower our patients with the knowledge and skills to effectively manage their arthritis symptoms. Call us today to schedule an at-home appointment with the No Limit Physical Therapy team!