How Does Physical Therapy Help With Joint Pain and Stiffness? (0:32)
For those with joint pain, stiffness and arthritis, physical therapy can be an important part of symptom management. Watch rheumatologist Natalie Azar, MD, explain the benefits of physical therapy and describe the modalities used for joint pain.
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For some patients who suffer from arthritis, physical therapy can be a major important part of their management. Patients who otherwise maybe reconditioned or don't exercise regularly may benefit from the guidance a physical therapist can offer. Physical therapy aims are to strengthen and improve mobility and flexibility around the disease joint.
Some of the physical therapy modalities that maybe used include massage, a tense machine as well as water therapy.
