Therapy for arthritis Belgrade / Serbia, treatment: Focus Fizikal✓

Arthritis is a condition that affects the joints and can cause inflammation, pain, stiffness, and reduced function. This term includes several types of disorders, among which osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis are the most well known. Although arthritis occurs more often in older age, it can also appear in younger people, depending on various factors, including genetic predisposition, autoimmune processes, previous injuries, and lifestyle habits.

Arthritis leads to changes in the structure and function of the joints. In osteoarthritis, there is a gradual wearing down of the articular cartilage, which may cause pain, stiffness, and reduced mobility. On the other hand, rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic autoimmune disease in which the immune system attacks the body’s own joint tissues, which may lead to inflammation, joint damage, and impaired joint function.

These changes in joint structure and function can significantly affect quality of life, make everyday activities more difficult, and reduce overall function. For this reason, timely diagnosis, appropriate treatment, and continuous follow-up are important for symptom control and for slowing disease progression.

The treatment of arthritis requires a carefully planned and individually tailored approach, with the goal of reducing pain, preserving mobility, and improving joint function. Modern therapeutic methods, such as those applied at the Fokus Fizikal center, can be an important part of supporting patients in managing their symptoms and maintaining daily function.

Simptomi artritisa mogu varirati u zavisnosti od tipa bolesti i njenog stepena, ali najčešće uključuju bol u zglobovima, otežano kretanje i smanjen opseg pokreta. Prepoznavanje simptoma na vreme važno je za pravovremeno započinjanje lečenja, koje može pomoći u ublažavanju tegoba i usporavanju napredovanja bolesti.

Simptomi artritisa obično se razvijaju postepeno, a najčešće se ispoljavaju na sledeći način:

• Bol u zglobovima: Bol može biti konstantan ili povremen, a često se pogoršava pri fizičkoj aktivnosti, kao što su hodanje ili penjanje uz stepenice. Kod nekih pacijenata bol može biti prisutan i u mirovanju, uključujući noćne sate.
• Otok i crvenilo: Zglobovi zahvaćeni artritisom mogu biti otečeni, topliji na dodir i crveniji nego obično. Ove promene mogu biti povezane sa upalnim procesom unutar zgloba.
• Ukočenost zglobova: Ukočenost, naročito ujutru, predstavlja jedan od čestih simptoma artritisa. Pacijenti često navode otežano pokretanje zglobova u ranim jutarnjim satima, a tegobe mogu trajati kraće ili duže, u zavisnosti od vrste i aktivnosti bolesti.
• Smanjena pokretljivost: Kako bolest napreduje, zglobovi mogu postati manje pokretni, što dovodi do smanjenja opsega pokreta. To može otežati obavljanje svakodnevnih aktivnosti, kao što su obuvanje cipela, ustajanje ili podizanje predmeta.

Pravovremeno prepoznavanje simptoma artritisa važno je za kontrolu tegoba, očuvanje funkcije zglobova i smanjenje rizika od daljeg pogoršanja stanja. Ukoliko primetite neki od ovih simptoma, važno je da se obratite stručnom licu kako bi se sprovela odgovarajuća procena i, po potrebi, započelo lečenje.

• Genetic predisposition
• Aging
• Autoimmune processes
• Injuries and excessive strain

The causes of arthritis can vary and are most commonly divided into degenerative and inflammatory factors. While some forms of arthritis develop as a result of the natural aging process, others may be associated with genetic factors, injuries, autoimmune processes, and lifestyle habits.

1. Cartilage degeneration: With aging, the cartilage that protects the joints gradually wears down, which may lead to pain, stiffness, and reduced mobility. This process is most commonly associated with osteoarthritis.
2. Autoimmune processes: Rheumatoid arthritis occurs when the immune system mistakenly attacks healthy joint tissues, causing an inflammatory response. This form of arthritis is associated with dysfunction of the immune system, and genetic factors may play a significant role in its development.
3. Joint injuries: Injuries such as fractures, sprains, or dislocations may damage joint structures and increase the risk of developing arthritis, especially if they are not adequately treated or if they leave long-term consequences.
4. Excess body weight: Excess body weight increases the load on the joints, especially the knees, hips, and spine, which may contribute to faster development of degenerative changes and worsening of symptoms.
5. Genetic predisposition: Certain types of arthritis may occur more often in people who have a family history of the disease, which indicates a possible inherited tendency.

Understanding the causes of arthritis is important for prevention and proper treatment planning. Through lifestyle changes, regular physical activity, weight control, and an appropriate therapeutic approach, it is possible to reduce the risk of developing arthritis and slow the progression of the disease in people who already have symptoms.

The treatment of arthritis requires a combination of different therapeutic methods that are applied in accordance with the type of disease, the severity of symptoms, and the patient’s functional status. At the Fokus Fizikal center, the treatment approach to arthritis is based on an individually tailored therapy plan, with the goal of reducing pain, preserving mobility, and improving the function of the affected joints.

• High-intensity laser therapy (HILT): HILT laser is used as part of the therapeutic approach with the goal of reducing pain and supporting local tissue recovery processes.
• Shockwave Therapy: Shockwave therapy may be part of the treatment plan in certain conditions, with the goal of reducing pain and improving the function of the affected region.
• Tecar therapy: Tecar therapy is used as one of the modern procedures to support tissue recovery, reduce pain, and improve local function.
• Kinesiotherapy: Exercises help strengthen the muscles around the affected joint, preserve or improve mobility, and enhance stability.
• Biostimulatory procedures: Modalities such as ultrasound and electrotherapy may be used as support in relieving symptoms and improving function.

The treatment of arthritis requires an individual approach, because each patient has specific symptoms and needs. At the Fokus Fizikal center, we apply personalized therapy plans aimed at reducing pain, improving mobility, and supporting the patient’s daily functioning.