Physical Therapy for Gout

Gout is a common and complex form of arthritis that can affect anyone. It's characterized by sudden, severe attacks of pain, swelling, redness and tenderness in one or more joints, most often in the big toe.

Symptoms of Gout

• Intense pain
• Discoloration or redness
• Stiffness
• Swelling
• Tenderness, even to a light touch
• Warmth, or a feeling like the joint is “on fire”

Causes of Gout

• Having high urate levels; however, not everyone who has high levels develops gout
• Having a family history of gout.
• Increasing age
• Drinking alcohol
• Eating foods that are rich in purines (usually from animal sources), a substance that breaks down into urate
• Drinking beverages that have high-fructose corn syrup, such as soda

Physical Therapy helps the patient to keep the joints working, as it is important to exercise sufficiently. First, they focuses on stopping the acute inflammation of joints affected by gout arthritis, which is critical. Second, it addresses the long-term management of the disease in order to prevent future gouty arthritis and shrink gouty uric acid crystal deposits in the tissues.

At Reddy Care Physical and Occupational Therapy, we can get you set up with the right therapist for you. Call today to schedule a consultation!

Great Neck: 475 Northern Blvd., Ste.11, Great Neck, NY 11021

  Tel. (516) 829-0030

Farmingdale: 309 North West Dr., Farmingdale, NY 11735   Tel. (516) 420-2900

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Sources:https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/4755-gout
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/gout/symptoms-causes/syc-20372897
https://www.inhomephysicaltherapy.ca/blog/physical-therapy-for-gouty-arthritis/

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Written by:

Dr. Vinod Somareddy, PT, DPT

President

Reddy Care Physical Therapy

Reddy Care Occupational Therapy

Reddy Care Aquatic Therapy

Author

Reddy Care Physical & Occupational Therapy Reddy Care Physical & Occupational Therapy is an outstanding specialty service providing exceptional care and state-of-the-art treatments for the residents of Farmingdale and Great Neck, New York. The combination of innovative exercise programs, manual therapy, and technology together with the expertise of every member of the team enables Reddy Care Physical & Occupational Therapy to provide services that ensure superior clinical outcomes and consistently high patient satisfaction.