Joint arthritis, or better known as joint "wear and tear" affects millions of lives every year and is especially prevalent in active people. What most people do not know is that this painful and limiting condition can be treated conservatively with the appropriate exercise program with very good results. For those who desire to prevent arthritis from forming, this program will serve as a great routine to help keep your joints and cartilage healthy and vibrant.
Range of motion and weight bearing exercise is the key to maintaining healthy joint surfaces and cartilage. Normal, healthy cartilage is like fresh coconut, but when wear and tear occurs it is like shaving off layers of that fresh coconut.
When your muscles are properly lengthened and stretched this will help keep the joint spaces open with good spacing, minimizing the impact forces on the cartilage. Weight bearing exercises are important, as this form of stress is necessary for the cartilage to grow. Recent studies show that exercises like running can actually be helpful in keeping cartilage healthy and thick.
Our mobilPT Arthritis Rehabilitation programs focus on stretching the muscles that help keep the joint spaces open and provides weight-bearing exercises that will help stimulate the cartilage and joint surfaces in efforts to maintain optimal joint health and wellness.
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