arthritis Archives

23 Jan 2018

Treating Arthritis: Making Gains Against The Pain

23 Jan 2018 Doctors, Edward Petrow, Eric Anctil, Media ankle replacement, anterior hip replacement, arthritis, knee replacement, osteoarthritis

Although there are 100 types of arthritis, and many forms of treatment, research is getting us close to significant improvements in care. Here are some of the local developments that offer hope. Arthritis is America's number one cause of disability, costing the U.S. economy more than $128 billion a...Read More

10 Nov 2017

Popular Physical Therapy Methods

admin

10 Nov 2017 Physical Therapy arthritis, kinesiology, Pain, physical therapy, PT, sprains and strains, Tucson Orthopaedic Institute

Whether it’s a short-lived pain from a sporting injury or long-term pain from conditions like arthritis, pain can be difficult to live with and manage. From helping arthritic pain and bursitis, to the recovery from broken and fractured bones, and sprains and strains, physical therapists are highly e...Read More

20 Oct 2017

Treating Rheumatoid Arthritis

admin

20 Oct 2017 Rheumatoid Arthritis arthritis, Arthritis Treatment, joint damage, physical therapy, Rheumatoid Arthritis

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune disorder for which there is no cure. RA causes painful, swollen joints, and can lead to permanent deformity and loss of joint movement if not treated in time. However, early detection and treatment can slow or even prevent the progression of this disease...Read More

6 Oct 2017

The Training Required for a Physical Therapist

admin

6 Oct 2017 Physical Therapy arthritis, bone fractures, physical therapist, physical therapy, PT

Physical Therapists (PT) help people regain strength and movement and alleviate pain, often through modalities such as stretching and exercise. A rehabilitation plan following an injury or to correct an orthopedic condition often includes physical therapy as an important part of the treatment and/or...Read More

26 May 2017

Is Your Pain Stemming from Arthritis?

admin

26 May 2017 Arthritis arthritis, Arthritis Pain, Pain, Tucson Orthopaedic Clinic

Though pain is never pleasant, it’s an important signal our bodies use to warn there’s something wrong. Usually, what’s wrong is that you have an injury of some kind, or in some cases your body can even be misfiring pain signals. When you have an injury – in the case of arthritis, an injury to yo...Read More

1 Apr 2016

Get Hip to What You ‘Kneed’ to Know

admin

1 Apr 2016 Doctors, Edward Petrow arthritis, joint replacement, osteoarthritis, replacement surgery

In the article, "Get Hip to What You Kneed to Know", from the April issue of Tucson Lifestyle, Total Joint Replacement Surgeon, Edward Petrow, D.O., and other local experts share their knowledge for patients considering joint replacement surgery for osteoarthritis (OA). Dr. Petrow believes "Motio...Read More

1 Jan 2012

Something More: Osteoarthritis

admin

1 Jan 2012 Doctors, Edward Petrow, Media arthritis, joint replacement, osteoarthritis

Most of us know better than to drain the oil from our car and let the motor run. The heat from the friction would soon cause it to seize, destroying it in minutes. Osteoarthritis, the most common form of arthritis, is another example of what happens when protection against friction is removed. It...Read More

1 Dec 2011

Treating Arthritis: Making Gains Against The Pain

admin

1 Dec 2011 Doctors, Edward Petrow, Eric Anctil, Media ankle replacement, anterior hip replacement, arthritis, knee replacement, osteoarthritis

FIND A DOCTOR

Search