Aquatic Physical Therapy For Arthritis

Did you know that Arthritis affects 1 out of 5 families in Hawaii? That’s about 79,000 adults and over 1200 keiki who suffer from some form of Arthritis here in the islands. Many of us are familiar with one of the more common forms of Arthritis called Osteoarthritis (OA), found mostly in knees, hips and hands. The Arthritis Foundation defines OA as, ” the breakdown of cartilage (the part of a joint that cushions the ends of the bones and allows easy movement) and as it deteriorates, bones begin to rub against one another.”

Someone with OA may have difficulty making specific movements when using a joint as it can cause pain and stiffness.  When OA starts to affect one’s daily activities, Physical Therapy can play a vital role in decreasing pain and improving movement. Patients with OA can be prescribed therapy to treat their arthritic symptoms. F&L offers various types of therapy programs for patients with Arthritis, but the Aquatic Therapy program is especially designed to provide patients a comfortable setting where they can perform exercises in the water, resulting in less stress on the joints. Click Aquatic Therapy program for more information.

Let’s get you back to doing the things you love and enjoy doing!

Get the Facts on Arthritis:

Myth #1: Arthritis is just minor aches and pains associated with getting older.
Fact: Arthritis is actually a complex family of musculoskeletal disorders consisting of more than 100 different diseases or conditions that can affect people of all ages, races and genders.

Myth #2: Arthritis is not a serious health problem.
Fact: Arthritis places a growing burden on the health care and economic systems in this country.

Myth #3: People with arthritis should avoid exercising.
Fact: Exercise is a valuable tool in the fight against arthritis.