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Arthritis is an autoimmune disease where a person’s immune system attacks and targets the healthy connective tissue surrounding joints in the body. When the immune system attacks the connective tissue surrounding the joint this causes inflammation. However larger joints may also be affected. The most common joints affected are the small joints of the hands, feet and ankles. If the condition is allowed to progress it can lead to permanent joint damage consisting of cartilage destruction and bone erosion. It affects approximately one percent of the population. Arthritis most commonly affects individuals aged between 30 and 60. Onset can occur at any age. Womens have more than double the chance of developing arthritis. Other risk factors include having a close relative with arthritis and smoking. This initial inflammation can lead to long term joint damage and joint deformities so early management is key.

Stages of Arthritis

Stage 1 :

Many people feel joint pain, stiffness, or swelling. During Stage 1, there is inflammation inside the joint. The tissue in the joint swells up. There is no damage to the bones, but the joint lining, called the synovium, is inflamed.

Treatment Time : 2 Month

Sesssion Required : 10+

Stage 2 :

In this stage, the synovium’s inflammation causes damage to the joint cartilage. Cartilage is tissue that covers the end of bones at the site of joints. When cartilage is damaged, people may experience pain and loss of mobility.

Treatment Time : 5 Month

Sesssion Required : 15+

Stage 3 :

It is considered severe. At this point, damage extends not only to the cartilage but to the bones themselves. Since the cushion between bones is worn away, they will rub together. Some people may experience muscle weakness and more mobility loss.

Treatment Time : 7 Month

Sesssion Required : 25

Stage 3 : Chronic Stage

This is end-stage RA, when joints no longer work. In end-stage RA, people may still experience pain, swelling, stiffness, and mobility loss. There may be reduced muscle strength. The joints may become destroyed and the bones fused together

Treatment Time : 9 Month

Sesssion Required : 35

Arthritis Symptoms
  • Symptoms are worse in the morning and after periods of activity.
  • Patients experienced swollen stiff and painful joints which can feel warm.
  • Symptoms usually occur symmetrically on both sides of the body.
  • People living with Arthritis experience flare-ups.
  • More severe symptoms which can last for a few days up to a month.
Arthritis Causes
  • Injury, leading to degenerative arthritis.
  • Abnormal metabolism, leading to gout and pseudogout.
  • Inheritance, such as in osteoarthritis.
  • Infections, such as in the arthritis of Lyme disease.
  • Immune system dysfunction, such as in RA and SLE.
Arthritis Test in Diagnostic

Physical Test

  • Swelling
  • Tenderness
  • ROM

Medical Test

  • X-ray
  • C-reactive protein test
  • MRI
  • Rheumatoid factor
  • Erythrocyte sedimentation rate
  • Ultrasound
Treatment Process of Arthritis at Global Health Centre

Diagonosis

DIAGNOSIS

Joint-Space greatly reduced. 60% of the cartilage is already lost. Large osteophytes.

LASER THERAPY

LASER TREATMENT

A laser beam applied to the affected zone & started repairing Cartilage and Joints.

Outcomes

RECOVERED CARTILAGE

After 2-3 Sitting of Laser Treatment, the cartilage fully recovered and formed good space between the joints.

Exercises For Recovery : Arthritis
  • Exercises 1: Stretching
  • Exercises 2: Flowing Movements
  • Exercises 3: Pilates
  • Exercises 4: Strength Training
  • Exercises 5: Hand Exercises
  • Exercises 6: Gardening
  • Exercises 7: Body Awareness Exercises
  • Exercises 8: Swimming
  • Exercises 9: Cycling
  • Exercises 10: Walking

Stretching

Step 1:Warming up by walking in place or pumping the arms while sitting or standing for 3–5 minutes. Holding each stretch for 10–20 seconds before releasing it. Repeating each stretch 2–3 times. Using a yoga strap may help people maintain proper form while stretching.

Flowing Movements

Step 1:Both tai chi and yoga combine deep breathing, flowing movements, gentle poses, and meditation. They increase flexibility, balance, and range of motion while also reducing stress. It is possible to buy DVDs of tai chi or yoga workouts that are specifically for people with RA.

Pilates

Step 1 : Pilates is a low-impact activity that stabilizes the joints and strengthens the muscles around them. People new to Pilates should begin with a routine that uses a mat rather than a machine to build muscle strength safely.

Strength Training

Step 1 : Strengthening the muscles around the affected joints can help increase strength while reducing pain and other RA symptoms. Using a resistance band is one of the best ways to challenge the body and build muscle over time. A physical therapist who works with people with RA should be able to offer guidance on suitable exercises.

Hand Exercises

Step 1 :RA can sometimes lead to limited use of the hands. Bending the wrists up and down, slowly curling the fingers, spreading the fingers wide on a table, and squeezing a stress ball can all help increase strength and flexibility in the hands.

Step 1 :As well as being a form of exercise, gardening offers the benefit of improving mood. People should be gentle with their body, work slowly, and avoid overstraining the muscles and joints.

Body Awareness Exercises

Step 1 :Body awareness is also important for people with arthritis, which refers to knowing how the body and joints are positioned such as with posture, balance, and coordination. This can be particularly helpful for people with impaired joint awareness.

Swimming

Step 1 : Water supports your muscles, bones, and joints as you swim, especially helpful if you’re overweight or have diabetic nerve pain in your feet. A longtime favorite of exercise experts over the years, swimming avoids the pounding on your feet, knees, and hips from a high-impact sport like jogging.

Cycling

Step 1 :It improves your mood. It promotes positive mental health. It helps you sleep better. Research has shown that it does not help create strong bones. In fact, depending on the amount of cycling you do, it may even decrease your bone density. So, if your only form of exercise is cycling, you may end up with weaker bones than those who are inactive.

Walking

Step 1 : Exercise can ease pain and inflammation. When you boost your heart rate, it also makes feel-good chemicals in your body. Any exercise is great. But you get a bonus from doing weight-bearing exercise — when your joints have to support your weight, like when you walk instead of swim. It helps “feed” the cartilage in your joints and spine. Get your heart pumping most days of the week. Start with 5 to 10 minutes a day. Try to work up to 30 minutes or more.

Diet For Recovery : Arthritis

Ginger

Contains

  • Carbohydrates
  • Fat
  • Protein
  • Fiber
  • Sugar

Fish

Contains

  • Calcium
  • Vitamin D
  • Potassium
  • Magnesium
  • Iron
  • Phosphorus
  • Riboflavin
  • Zinc
  • Omega-3
  • Iodine

Broccoli

Contains

  • Carbohydrates
  • Protein
  • Fiber
  • Sugar
  • Water

Walnuts

Contains

  • Carbohydrates
  • Protein
  • Fiber
  • Sugar
  • Monounsaturated Fat
  • Saturated Fat

Berries

Contains

  • Vitamin C
  • Folate
  • Copper
  • Vitamin K1
  • Manganese

Spinach

Contains

  • Carbohydrates
  • Fat
  • Calcium
  • Iron
  • Vitamin C
  • Fiber
  • Folate
  • Proteins
Recommendation and Precautions for Arthritis
  • Stay at a healthy weight. Extra pounds put pressure on weight-bearing joints like hips and knees. Each pound you gain adds nearly four pounds of stress on your knees and puts six times the pressure on your hips.
  • Control your blood sugar. High blood sugar can stiffen the tissue that supports your joints and make them more sensitive to stress.
  • Exercise. Just 30 minutes of exercise five times a week helps joints stay limber and strengthens the muscles that support your knees and hips. Focus on low-impact exercises like walking, cycling or swimming.
  • Stretch. Gentle stretching can improve your range of motion and keep your joints limber. Try to work in simple stretches into every day.
  • Avoid injury. An injured joint is more likely to develop arthritis than one that was never injured. Wear protective gear when playing sports and always lift with your knees and hips, not your back.
  • Quit smoking. Smoking puts stress on tissues that protect your joints and can lead to arthritis pain.
  • Eat fish twice a week. Eat fish high in Omega-3s, like salmon, trout and mackerel. Omega-3s have many health benefits and may reduce inflammation.
  • Get routine preventive care. Your doctor may be able to suggest lifestyle changes that can help reduce your risk or slow the progress of arthritis.