What Is The Benefit Of Physical Therapy?

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Physical & Occupational Therapy: Benefits For RA Patients

 Occupational Therapists work with patients to lessen inflammation and increase strength in their hands, fingers, elbows and arms. This is a broad generalization, but Occupational Therapists work on the arms and hands, while Physical Therapists work on the joints of the shoulder, knees, ankles, hips, neck and back.

 

I have been going to Occupational Therapy and Physical Therapy for the last three weeks. I go three times a week and have an hour session with each therapist.

 

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How to Get the Most from a Physical Therapy Tune-Up

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Muscles can lose strength and coordination with age Overtime, muscles can lose strength and coordination. A tune-up can help remedy that situation. Overtime, body mechanics and postures can get sloppy. A physical therapist can overhaul that...