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Joint pains, arthritis
Difficulty in folding and moving of knees,elbow ,swelling at joints and difficulty in daily activities like sitting, walking and holding utensils etc i. My mother used medications but there is no improvement. Please suggest solution and treatment.
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Quadriceps Exercises- Lie straight, make a towel role and put it under the knee, press the keen against the role, hold it for 20 secs. Repeat 20 times twice a day. This will help relieve some pain.
Core Strengthening Exercise- Straight Leg Raised With Toes Turned Outward, repeat 10 times, twice a day.
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Please do a blood test for R.A factors.
There are also chances of O.A knee if her x-ray are available than please attach.physiotherapy will help your mother,
Consult your nearest physiotherapy clinic
Your mother need exercises for all joint.
Next Steps
apply ice on knee
wear knee cap for support
start walking
Health Tips
avoid cross siting on floor
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Ms. Krupal Modh (PT)
Physiotherapist
11 yrs exp
Bangalore
It could be knee arthritis but you need to consult orthopedics for more evaluation of multiple joints pain..Learn exercise from physiotherapist.
Next Steps
visit orthopedics and physiotherapist.
Health Tips
Use knee brace during walking and avoid to sit on floor, avoid stairs.
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