The physiotherapeutic treatment of psoriatic arthritis depends on the severity of the disease and should be aimed at relieving its symptoms and improving the function of each affected joint, with the use of remedies indicated by the rheumatologist being important because without them the disease progresses and physiotherapy becomes ineffective. Treatment consists of a combination of medications, devices and physiotherapy exercises.
The main symptoms in case of arthritis caused by psoriasis are pain and stiffness of the joints, which can cause swelling and deformity, as well as changes in posture as a means of protecting the site from pain, decreased muscle strength and physiotherapy is able to alleviate all these symptoms, improving the quality of life of the person.
- Treatment options used in physical therapy may include exercises to develop muscle strength and variety of joints and other techniques such as massage therapy to relieve joint pain.
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Wet heat can be achieved with paraffin gloves or hot water compresses, for example. The duration of the operation should be about 20 minutes, enough to promote sweating, increased blood circulation and relaxation of muscles and joints, being an excellent option to use before performing joint mobilization techniques and stretches to increase amplitude. Movements.
They should be done especially after heating the joint. A good example for hands is trying to open the hand, placed on a table, keeping your fingers apart. You can open and close your hand with slow, repetitive movements.
Playing stone, paper and scissors is a fun way to encourage opening and closing hands, which can be done several times a day, making it easier for people to come together as a treatment at home. The game consists of a competition between 2 people, similar to the even or odd game. However:
To play, you must face your opponent by hiding your hand. When to speak: Stone, paper, or scissors, everyone must perform the movement with the hand that defines their object at the same time.
The affected joint tends to be very rigid and therefore mobilizes it with small rhythmic and repetitive movements is very useful because it increases the production of synovial fluid that moisturizes it naturally. These small exercises should be performed by the physical therapist because they are very specific.
In people with psoriatic arthritis, there is a tendency to try to “hide” by adopting a more “boss” stance and hands closed. Thus, to counteract these patterns of poor posture, Pilates clinical exercises are excellent options as they are performed with slightly closed hands and with fingers stretched out in a more correct posture, strengthening the back and muscles of the legs.