How can Physical Therapy help
Physical Therapy is essential in Rheumatoid Arthritis treatment. The Physical Therapist will assess the patient, evaluate the needs and build together a individualised program of interventions that will address fatigue, weakness, range of motion and other issues in a way suitable for the patient. With specilised massage treatments pain will be relieved and mood will imrpove. Interventions applied :
In the patient's individualised program, goals are set that are appropriate for the patient's needs and abilities. The program is evaluated using gloably acceptable outcome measures, such as :
- Fatigue Severity Scale
- Berg Scale
- Timed Up and go test
- Health Assessment Questionnaire (HAQ-DI)
- DASH Questionnaire
- Michigan Hand Outcomes Questionnaire (MHQ)
The success of the program is based on the communication with patient, and understaning his or her sensitivities. Empathy is vital for building trust and cooperation that will allow to achieve the goals of the program.
If you have Rheumatoid Arthritis Contact PhysioDanali today for expert consultation.
References
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