How Can We Assist?
- Physical Therapy: Enhances joint mobility, strengthens muscles around affected joints, and alleviates pain. Techniques may include exercise programs, massage, manual therapy, and acupuncture.
- Steroid Injections: Effectively reduce pain and inflammation caused by osteoarthritis.
- Hyaluronic Acid (HA) Injections (OSTENIL): Lubricate and cushion joints, particularly in osteoarthritis where joint fluid loses viscosity. While not a cure, HA injections offer temporary relief, improving joint function and mobility. Consultation with a physiotherapist is vital to assess the suitability of HA injections for specific arthritis cases.
Symptoms of arthritis vary, but common indicators include joint pain, swelling, stiffness, reduced range of motion, and warmth around the affected joints. Arthritis significantly influences a person’s quality of life, hindering daily activities and mobility.
If arthritis is suspected or joint-related symptoms arise, consulting a healthcare professional for an accurate diagnosis and appropriate treatment options is crucial.
Arthritis
Arthritis encompasses a group of disorders characterized by inflammation and stiffness in the joints. This chronic condition primarily affects the joints but can extend its impact to other areas, including muscles, tendons, and ligaments.
Various types of arthritis exist, with the most common ones being:
- Osteoarthritis (OA): The predominant form where the protective cartilage at joint ends diminishes over time, frequently affecting weight-bearing joints like knees, hips, and the spine.
- Rheumatoid arthritis (RA): An autoimmune disease prompting the immune system to erroneously attack joint linings, causing inflammation. RA typically affects smaller joints, such as those in the hands and feet, resulting in pain, swelling, and deformities.
- Psoriatic arthritis: Emerging in some individuals with psoriasis, this form triggers joint inflammation, pain, and stiffness, often impacting fingers and toes.
- Gout: Induced by the accumulation of uric acid crystals in joints, gout leads to sudden and severe pain, redness, and swelling—typically affecting the big toe. It is associated with a diet rich in purines found in specific foods and beverages.
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