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Is physical therapy good for ankle arthritis?

I have ankle arthritis and want to treat it. Is physical therapy good for ankle arthritis?

3 Answers

PT is almost always a good idea! It keeps your joints moving and decreases the risk of stiffness.
Yes, physical therapy will be beneficial. Utilizing medications such as anti-inflammatories will ease some of the pain the arthritis will cause.
Short answer: yes.