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one of my friend is having a Knee Arthritis (Rheumatoid Arthritis) he has been taking treatment for nearly 3 years but there seems no improvement :( They used to hold Lasers and heat but nothing seems to improve.. the doctors are quite confused..
Can anyone suggest any good treatments??
rheumatoid arthritis is not an easy condition to treat. It doesn't have a cure. Medical management can only go so far. There are rheumatologist out there so hopefully they have a specialist working with them. Traditionally the best place for Rheumatology in NZ is rotorua because of the local hot springs. Hense I would suggest hydrotherapy in heated pools looking to do strengthening. Using electromodalities such as laser is ok - not my treatment of choice - but as it isn't working they need to be doing something more active. Strengthening for the knee is important with arthritis and the least painful situation would be to do it in a heated pool. Get them to find a physiotherapist who can provide that.
laser,ultrasound,diathermies or EVERY passive modality is truly an waste of time my friend.....Esepcially when u treat a CHRONIC patient,like your friend, suffering also from a systematic disease like Rh Arthritis....I agree with pudding that only through ACTIVE THERAPIES like exercises (provided that a registered physio can prescribe them!) your friend can get some improvement in the long-term!