Arthritis Physical Therapy at Home
Arthritis doesn't have to mean giving up the things you enjoy. The right exercise is one of the best treatments for stiff, painful joints. We bring physical therapy to your home to ease pain, loosen stiff joints and keep you moving.
Arthritis we help with
- Osteoarthritis of the knees and hips
- Arthritis in the back and neck
- Shoulder, hand and foot arthritis
- Stiffness from rheumatoid arthritis
- Arthritis flare-ups
- Weakness and poor balance from inactivity
Is this for you?
- Your joints are stiff in the morning
- Pain limits how far you can walk
- Stairs or getting up from a chair are hard
- You've become less active because of joint pain
- You're worried about falling
- You want to stay active without surgery
Why exercise helps arthritis
It may seem like moving painful joints would make arthritis worse, but the opposite is usually true. Joints need movement to stay healthy, and strong muscles absorb stress that would otherwise land on the joint. Regular, well-chosen exercise is one of the most widely recommended treatments for arthritis. A physical therapist makes sure you're doing the right exercises, at the right level, in a way that protects your joints.
What treatment may include
- Strengthening for the muscles around painful joints
- Gentle stretching and range-of-motion exercise
- Low-impact endurance exercise
- Balance training to lower fall risk
- Joint protection and pacing strategies
- Advice on canes, walkers and helpful equipment
What to expect
- Evaluation at home. We look at which joints are affected and how arthritis is limiting your daily life.
- A plan that fits you. Exercises matched to your joints, your energy and your goals.
- Tools for the long run. A home program and strategies for managing flare-ups on your own.
Frequently asked questions
Will exercise wear out my joints faster?
The right kind of exercise protects your joints rather than wearing them out. Your therapist will choose movements that build strength without overloading painful joints.
What should I do during a flare-up?
We'll help you adjust your activity during flare-ups so you can stay moving without making pain worse.
Can therapy help me avoid joint replacement?
For many people, therapy reduces pain and improves function enough to delay or avoid surgery. If you do need surgery, being stronger beforehand usually makes recovery easier.
Looking for help with a specific joint?
See our pages on knee pain, hip pain, shoulder pain and lower back pain.
Medicare Part B accepted, plus Aetna Medicare, Independence Blue Cross and Keystone 65. We serve Northeast Philadelphia, Bucks County and Montgomery County.