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Arthritis exercises
Hi. My mother has been diagnosed with rheumatoid Arthritis. She has problems in hand movements and below the hip movements. She's a homemaker who is constantly doing chores. Can you help me out with an exercise routine for her or any other relevant treatment?
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Do the simple stretches everyday if the stage is acute if it is progressing u can consult to OT or Pt.joint protection techniques and energy conservation techniques must b considered as patient is housewife and she is doing a household work ..sone adaltive devices can be used in ADL
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Chiropractic Mobilization will help.
Avoid bending in front. Postural Correction- Sit Tall, Walk Tall.
Extension Exercises x 15 times x twice daily.
Apply Hot Fomentation twice daily
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Hot fermentation and gripper exercise.
Stretching exercise of legs
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She should do simple exercises from head to toe daily to reduce pain and stiffness.
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She should consult a physiotherapist online or in person for further evaluation and treatment.
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Consultant nearby Physiotherapy Clinic for better treatment for electrotherapy and exercise therapy.
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visit nearby clinic
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for exercises you need to visit physiotherapy clinic under expert guidance and supervision it must be done at first.
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Consult your nearest physiotherapy centre for electro therapy and manual therapy...
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Dr. Piyush Jain (PT)
Physiotherapist
13 yrs exp
Delhi
You should consult and learn Physiotherapy exercise protocol for your mother self you may land up doing something wrong specific treatment and exercise protocol for your mother dont do any exercise on any recommendations randomly
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