Thermotherapy (Heat):Thermotherapy (Heat) helps in relaxing muscles and improving blood circulation.
Cryotherapy (Cold):Cryotherapy (Cold) helps to reduce acute inflammation or swelling.
Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS):TENS uses low-voltage electrical currents to stimulate sensory nerves, providing pain relief by blocking pain signals and stimulating the release of endorphins.
Interferential Current Therapy (IFC):IFC uses two medium-frequency currents to penetrate deeper into tissues, providing pain relief, reducing muscle spasms, and promoting circulation.
Ultrasound Therapy:This therapy helps to penetrate deep tissues, providing deep heating to muscles and joints. This helps reduce inflammation, relieve pain, and increase circulation.
Electrical Muscle Stimulation (EMS):EMS is used to stimulate muscle contractions, which can help strengthen muscles around inflamed joints and improve joint stability and function.
Exercises:1:
Range-of-motion exercises: To maintain or improve joint flexibility, especially in affected areas like the knees, ankles, and toes.
2: Stretching exercises: To prevent stiffness and improve joint mobility.
3: Gentle strengthening exercises: Focused on muscles surrounding the affected joints to support and stabilize them.
4: Strengthening exercises: Focused on muscles around the affected joints (e.g., knees, hips) to improve function and prevent further injury.
5: Core strengthening: To improve stability and reduce strain on affected joints.
6: Postural training: To improve alignment and reduce stress on the joints.
Aquatic Therapy:Exercises performed in water, which can reduce joint load and improve mobility and strength, is especially beneficial for individuals with joint pain or stiffness.
Soft Tissue Mobilization:Soft tissue mobilization and manual therapy techniques may be used to release tight muscles and connective tissue, improving flexibility and joint movement.
Functional Training:Teaching proper body mechanics and movement patterns to reduce strain on affected joints during daily activities.
Assistive Devices:Orthotics (e.g., foot insoles) or splints to support joints and alleviate pressure on affected areas, particularly if there is significant foot or knee involvement.