Arthritis physical therapy in Las Vegas
Who this is for
- Knee or hip osteoarthritis, diagnosed or suspected
- Morning stiffness that eases within thirty minutes of moving
- Pain on stairs, getting out of a chair, or after sitting
- Anyone told to wait until they are ready for a replacement
- People preparing for joint replacement who want to go in stronger
What the scan actually means
Joint changes on an X-ray correlate poorly with pain. Plenty of people have significant changes and no symptoms, and plenty have severe pain with a near-normal scan. What predicts how you feel is the strength and capacity of the muscles around the joint, and that is something you can change at any age.
What the first visit involves
We measure what the joint can currently do, test the muscles around it, and establish a starting load that does not flare you up. Expect progressive strength work, graded walking, and a plan that gets harder on purpose as you tolerate it.
Book appointmentFrequently asked questions
Will exercise wear my joint out faster?
No. Progressive loading improves cartilage health and reduces pain in the research we have. What damages joints is a long period of doing nothing, which costs you muscle, bone density and confidence at the same time.
Is it worth doing this if I am going to need a replacement anyway?
Yes, and it is one of the better uses of your time. Stronger people recover faster from joint replacement and leave hospital sooner. Some people who build enough capacity decide to postpone the surgery.
Related care
More in one-on-one physical therapy: hip pain physical therapy, back pain physical therapy, post-surgical physical therapy, and knee pain physical therapy.
Arthritis physical therapy for patients from Las Vegas, Spring Valley, North Las Vegas, Summerlin South, Summerlin and Summerlin West, at our clinic at 7381 Prairie Falcon Rd, Ste 110, Las Vegas.