Physical therapy can be really effective for patients of Rheumtoid Arthritis. Here are 5 ways to use physical therapy for these patients provided by totalbody.com .

1. 5 Ways to Treat Rheumatoid Arthritis with Physical Therapy
Exercise Daily & Avoid ExcusesTo assuage pain and improve body flexibility, it’s
important to embrace a ‘no excuse’ policy and
perform exercises daily. Do not say things like,
“This exercise hurts too much and I will do it
tomorrow.” If it really hurts, you can try a workout
with a less aching part of your body.
Consult a Professional
When you are visiting a rheumatologist, request
him to refer you to a trained physical therapist
having treated a good number of people suffering
from the ailment. This is essential because an
experienced professional will suggest a
personalized fitness program based on the intensity
of pain, symptoms and disease development.
Take a Warm ShowerDo you feel that your joints are stiffer in the
morning? Well, this happens because joints
become stiffer overnight. Take a warm shower to
relieve the stiffness. This helps in therapeutic
warm-up and the moist heat increases blood
circulation to the aching parts, improves muscle
flexibility and relieves muscle spasms.
Build a Road Map of Improvement
You along with the therapist need to build a road
map of improvement for muscle, joint flexibility,
and for overall mobility and fitness. This is your
treatment plan and must include the following:
 Heat or Ice Packs
 Exercises
 Massage
Embrace Aerobic WorkoutsWhen it comes to the treatment of rheumatoid
arthritis, you cannot underestimate the
significance of aerobic exercises. Experts opine that
weight-bearing activities help in building and
strengthening your bone. It also keeps diabetes
and heart ailments at bay, which are often
accompanied by RA.
So, if you have painful and stiff joints, consider consulting an
experienced physical therapy specialist in your city for improved body
movement and flexibility.
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