Ace Physique has the Solution to Your Arthritis Pain
Do you struggle with everyday activities due to the pain and inflammation of arthritis? Know that you aren’t alone–arthritis affects more than 54 million adults in Canada. While arthritis has no cure, you can manage your symptoms, and physiotherapy at Ace Physique can help.
The term “arthritis” covers over 100 different conditions; however, osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis are the two most common. Osteoarthritis affects over 3.9 million Canadians, while rheumatoid arthritis impacts nearly 374 thousand.
Most people’s first symptoms of arthritis are achy, stiff joints. As the condition progresses, it begins to cause pain, inflammation, and reduced mobility. Arthritis can affect any of your joints, although the most commonly affected are the knees, hips, hands, and spine.
Arthritis, particularly at advanced stages, can severely limit your overall function and independence. Limitations such as poor mobility, reduced grip strength, and diminished fine motor skills will make it challenging to carry out simple, everyday tasks. Opening a jar, climbing stairs, and even getting out of bed can become more difficult.
Physiotherapy at Ace Physique offers a comprehensive, evidence-based solution to help manage arthritis pain and improve mobility. Our highly skilled therapists will develop a personalized treatment plan tailored to your specific needs, incorporating targeted exercises, manual therapy, and education on joint protection strategies.
We take a result-oriented approach to care, which means we focus on helping you see results. Too often, people worry they will worsen their condition if they do anything that hurts, but this isn’t necessarily the case. Our team will provide scientifically-backed methods to help you improve your mobility, strength, balance, and coordination–so you can resume your active life.
Don’t let arthritis hold you back from doing the things you love. Schedule your first appointment with one of our specialists today!
The Most Common Types of Arthritis
With over 100 different types of arthritis, it can be overwhelming to navigate treatment options. Fortunately, our team in Calgary, AB is skilled in treating all types of arthritis. Here are some of the common ones treated by our experts:
Osteoarthritis (OA)
Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
Psoriatic Arthritis (PsA)
Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS)
Every form of arthritis has its own particular symptoms and treatment requirements. Our multi-disciplinary team is highly skilled in addressing those unique challenges to ensure you successfully manage your condition and regain function. Through targeted exercise, manual therapy, and more, we’ll help you find the relief you need.
Living with arthritis doesn’t mean you have to stop being active. Reach out to Ace Physique at (403) 546-5500 today to get started!
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Finding relief from arthritis pain and reclaiming your active lifestyle is possible with the help of our evidence-based approach to physiotherapy. We use the latest research and proven techniques to help you reduce pain, improve mobility, and improve your overall quality of life.
At your initial consultation, we’ll conduct an in-depth evaluation of your arthritis. We’ll discuss your symptoms and review your medical history to understand your condition’s progression and specific challenges. In addition, we use a hands-on assessment to identify areas of pain, stiffness, and limited mobility.
Next, we’ll perform joint range of motion tests to evaluate joint health, strength tests to gauge muscle function, and movement screens to identify compensatory patterns or imbalances that might be causing additional impairments. And for those with arthritis in their lower extremities, we’ll perform a gait analysis to shed light on walking-related issues.
The reason we perform such a comprehensive assessment is so that we can develop a treatment plan customized to your exact needs. We’ll pull from several different treatment approaches, including the following:
- Therapeutic Exercise: Movement is one of the best ways to manage arthritis. Our customized exercise programs may include targeted mobility work, strengthening, and low-impact aerobic activities.
- Manual Therapy: Physiotherapists use hands-on techniques such as joint and soft tissue mobilization to alleviate pain, reduce stiffness, and enhance joint mobility.
- Modalities: We offer pain management techniques, such as hot pads, electrical stimulation, and laser therapy, to improve blood flow and alleviate pain, helping prepare your body for exercise or manual therapy.
- Braces: Braces are orthopedic devices designed to support, stabilize, and protect a joint or body part and can help manage arthritis.
- Assistive Devices: If needed, we may recommend assistive devices (such as walkers, canes, or hiking sticks) to help patients improve mobility, maintain balance, ensure safety, and gain independence.
- Patient Education: We’ll help you optimize your treatment by providing you with protection strategies, information about proper body mechanics, and at-home exercises so you can see the results you’re looking for.
What to Expect in Your Arthritis Treatment Plan
During your initial visit to Ace Physique, our clinician will perform a comprehensive assessment, reviewing your medical history and examining your joints. Based on this evaluation, we will develop a customized treatment plan that may include:
- Physiotherapy for Arthritis Pain Relief: Physiotherapy plays a critical role in managing arthritis pain by focusing on improving joint function, relieving pain, and restoring mobility. Therapists use a combination of manual therapy, joint mobilizations, and strengthening exercises to reduce stiffness and enhance mobility in affected joints. Therapeutic exercises help build strength around the joints, providing better support and reducing the load on painful areas. Stretching and range-of-motion exercises also aim to improve joint mobility, while education on posture and body mechanics helps prevent further strain. Physiotherapy offers a long-term approach to managing arthritis, helping to reduce symptoms and maintain independence.
- Massage Therapy for Arthritis Pain Relief: Massage therapy offers soothing relief for arthritis pain by targeting muscle tension, improving circulation, and helping to reduce inflammation. Therapists use a variety of techniques such as deep tissue massage, myofascial release, and lymphatic drainage to ease stiffness and discomfort in the joints and surrounding muscles. Massage therapy helps improve blood flow, which in turn promotes healing and reduces swelling. By relieving muscle tightness, it also enhances the range of motion in affected joints. Regular sessions can help manage chronic arthritis symptoms, providing both immediate relief and long-term benefits in pain reduction and mobility enhancement.
No matter which type of arthritis you’re living with, our expert therapists will help you manage your condition and alleviate your symptoms with our evidence-based approach to care.
You don’t have to live with debilitating arthritis pain. Schedule your appointment at Ace Physique today!
