Take time, during the month of May, to learn about arthritis prevention and what to do to take care of yourself if you already have arthritis.
Did you know, Arthritis is the leading cause of disabilities in the United States? Over 50 million adults and 300,000 children have difficulty with joint pain. There also are over 100 different types of arthritis! (National Today, 2021)
What foods help prevent arthritis?
- Tart cherries
- Colorful vegetables
- Walnuts
- Garlic
- Seafood
(National Today, 2021)
How can you manage arthritis?
- Talk with your doctor
- Manage your weight
- Protect your joints
- Stay active – perform exercises that are low impact, to protect your joints, stretch, work on strengthening exercises with weights, and start out slow with resistance and time spent exercising
(CDC, 2021)
Home Therapy Solutions occupational and physical therapists can assess your home and provide education on how to protect your joints during your daily routine, provide in home therapy that will be “joint friendly”, and provide education on preventing additional joint pain. Give us a call today! 218-230-2171
Resources Utilized:
Arthritis awareness month – may. National Today. (2021, March 22). Retrieved May 17, 2022, from https://nationaltoday.com/arthritis-awareness-month/
5 ways to manage arthritis. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2021, August 16). Retrieved May 17, 2022, from https://www.cdc.gov/arthritis/basics/management.htm
