Does joint stiffness slow down your mornings?
Are you avoiding activities you once loved due to persistent pain? If arthritis is interfering with your quality of life, physical therapy can help you move with greater ease and less discomfort.
>>>Request your appointment and get started with a personalized arthritis treatment plan today.
What Is Arthritis and How Does It Affect You?
Arthritis isn’t a single condition but a general term for joint inflammation. The most common types include osteoarthritis, which results from wear and tear, and rheumatoid arthritis, an autoimmune disease that targets joint linings. Both can cause pain, swelling, and reduced range of motion.
Living with arthritis can be challenging, especially when it limits your ability to walk, climb stairs, or use your hands.
The good news is that movement—when done correctly—can be one of the best ways to reduce symptoms and improve function.
How Physical Therapy Helps Arthritis
Our therapists work one-on-one to develop a plan tailored to your body and the type of arthritis you have. We focus on reducing joint stress, improving strength and flexibility, and teaching you strategies to manage daily activities with less strain.
This plan often includes gentle strengthening and stretching exercises designed to support your joints, along with manual therapy aimed at reducing pain and improving joint mobility. You’ll also learn movement education techniques to refine posture and prevent flare-ups. In some cases, low-impact modalities are used to promote circulation and support overall joint health.
We supplement these treatments with innovative tools like NEUBIE Therapy and Low-Level Laser Therapy, which further help reduce inflammation and pain. We focus on reducing joint stress, improving strength and flexibility, and teaching you strategies to manage daily activities with less strain.
What to Expect During Your Sessions
Each visit is guided by your goals and comfort.
We start with an in-depth evaluation, assessing your movement patterns, joint function, and lifestyle needs. Your treatment plan might include:
- Hands-on techniques like Manual Therapy
- Personalized exercise programs
- Joint protection techniques and pacing strategies
Progress is carefully tracked, and adjustments are made along the way to ensure long-term success.
Supporting Long-Term Joint Health
Physical therapy isn’t just about short-term relief—it’s a sustainable way to keep arthritis symptoms in check.
Over time, you’ll build strength in the surrounding muscles to relieve pressure on your joints, while also enhancing balance and coordination. Our therapists also help maintain or increase your range of motion to keep you moving comfortably.
Another critical benefit is the reduced risk of long-term joint damage. We focus on equipping you with the tools and techniques needed to manage arthritis every day, empowering you to stay active and independent well into the future.—it’s a sustainable way to keep arthritis symptoms in check.
We help you:
- Build strength in surrounding muscles to offload joints
- Improve balance and coordination
- Maintain or increase range of motion
- Reduce risk of joint damage over time
Our care goes beyond the clinic by teaching you how to manage arthritis effectively in your day-to-day life.
Local, Personalized Arthritis Care
Whether you’re newly diagnosed or have been managing arthritis for years, you deserve care that’s compassionate, effective, and close to home.
- Visit our Harlem clinic for expert arthritis support in a welcoming setting
- Stop by Morningside Heights for personalized care tailored to your needs
Experience the Park North Difference
Healing is personal, and so is our approach.
When you walk into our clinic, you’re not just another case—you’re a partner in your own care journey. Our licensed therapists take the time to understand your story, your goals, and your challenges to craft a plan that works for you.
Using a combination of innovative tools and compassionate guidance, we create a space where progress feels possible and pain no longer controls your day. Every stretch, every step, every session is a step toward better mobility, restored confidence, and a return to the activities that bring you joy.
Take the First Step Toward Relief
You don’t have to accept arthritis pain as a part of aging. Let us help you reclaim your movement and independence.
Call 212-222-6525 or book your appointment online today.
