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Rehabilitation of Arthritis
• What is Arthritis and How Rehabilitation Helps

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What is Arthritis?
• Arthritis is a chronic disease characterized by
inflammation of the joints.
• It causes pain, stiffness, swelling, and limited
movement.
• The most common types are osteoarthritis
and rheumatoid arthritis.

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Causes and Symptoms
• • Joint degeneration
• • Autoimmune disorders
• • Age-related changes
• Symptoms include pain, morning stiffness,
swelling, and reduced mobility.

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Goals of Rehabilitation
• • Reduce pain and inflammation
• • Improve joint mobility
• • Strengthen muscles
• • Improve quality of life

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Rehabilitation Methods
• • Therapeutic exercises
• • Physiotherapy
• • Massage therapy
• • Heat and cold therapy

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Lifestyle and Prevention
• • Regular physical activity
• • Weight control
• • Proper posture and ergonomics
• • Healthy diet

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Thanks for your attention
• Thank you for listening!
• Glossary:
• • Inflammation – swelling and redness
• • Mobility – ability to move
• • Degeneration – gradual deterioration
• • Physiotherapy – treatment using physical
methods