How does physical therapy help with joint pain and stiffness?
How does physical therapy help with joint pain and stiffness?
For those with joint pain, stiffness and arthritis, physical therapy can be an important part of symptom management. Watch rheumatologist Natalie Azar, MD, explain the benefits of physical therapy and describe the modalities used for joint pain.
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