Early Intervention

Start strong, stay healthy with early intervention

You’ve been diagnosed with or are at risk of developing osteoarthritis, a form of degenerative joint disease, but living fully with osteoarthritis is possible.

Arthritis can develop at any joint in the body, but is most common at the knees, hips or hands. Small symptoms matter and shouldn’t be ignored.

Early signs of arthritis may include:

• Joint stiffness, especially first thing in the morning, or after sitting for a prolonged period
• Pain/discomfort, mild or intermittent, in or around the joint
• Reduced motion or reduced flexibility
• Grinding or clicking when a joint is moved
• Swelling, the joint may be inflamed or warm
• Reduced symptoms with movement

Starting therapy early may help to preserve joint health, reduce pain and maintain mobility over time. The earlier you begin intervention, the greater your chance for long-term success.

During the early intervention stage, your joint health therapist gets to know you and your movement goals to maintain function and slow disease progression.

To begin early intervention with a joint health therapist, make an appointment today.