Can an injury cause arthritis?

Arthritis is a kind of condition that affects the joints, causing pain and inflammation. The knees and hips are some of the most vulnerable areas for arthritis, though it can affect joints throughout the body. The inflammation in the joints can lead to symptoms...

6 physical therapy methods that can help ease knee osteoarthritis symptoms

Knee osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis. It is caused by the breakdown of cartilage, which cushions and protects the ends of bones in your knee joint. Cartilage breakdown causes pain, stiffness and swelling in your knee, thus creating the need for...

Three stretches physical therapists use for hip arthritis

Arthritis can make your hips feel tight and difficult to move, and this can make you feel like you don’t want to move around as much. In turn, not moving around enough can actually increase your hip arthritis pain.  There are many people who experience this chain of...

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Physical therapy for arthritis in Kalamazoo, Michigan

Physical therapy for arthritis in Kalamazoo, Michigan

Millions of people in the United States and across the world suffer from pain and immobility in the joints caused by arthritis. As you age or gain weight, your risk for developing arthritis increases, though it can affect anyone of any type. The two most common forms...

Physical therapy for arthritis in Plainwell, Michigan

Physical therapy for arthritis in Plainwell, Michigan

More than 100 types of arthritis can cause pain and immobility in your joints. The two most common forms of arthritis, osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis, commonly affect people who are older or are overweight. However, arthritis can affect anyone for a variety...

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