How does rheumatism affect the body?

Today, many people struggle with rheumatic diseases that directly affect our daily quality of life. As Robotic Rehabilitation Center, we would like to provide detailed information about the effects that rheumatism can have on our lives and how these effects can be improved with professional physical therapy and rehabilitation programs.

Rheumatism is actually a general term that covers more than a hundred diseases and refers to a set of conditions that affect the movement system such as joints, muscles and connective tissues, often associated with inflammatory processes. These conditions can affect not only the joints but also other parts of the body, causing a wide variety of symptoms.

A general diagnosis of rheumatism may refer to diseases such as arthritis, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis and lupus, especially those that may be chronic. These disorders can weaken and lead to dysfunction of even the most durable structures in the body. While rheumatism causes symptoms such as pain, swelling, redness and limitation of movement, it can also cause permanent damage such as joint deformations over time.

Among the services we provide at our Robotic Rehabilitation Center, there are treatment methods that will help you cope with these effects. In this article, we will take a closer look at the effects of rheumatism on the body and the importance of physical therapy and rehabilitation for the management of these effects.

Effects of Rheumatism on the Musculoskeletal System
Rheumatism can cause inflammation in joints and soft tissues, causing severe pain and loss of mobility. Cartilage destruction, increased intra-articular fluid and inflammation in the soft tissues around the joint are among the most common symptoms of rheumatic diseases. The severity of the disease and the age of the patient may further exacerbate the effects of these symptoms.

Pain and Stiffness: Rheumatic diseases are manifested by stiffness and pain, especially in the morning. Pain occurs as a result of the immune system's attack on inflamed areas, and over time, it can cause deformations in the joints, called hand-holding.

Loss of Mobility: Inflammation in and around the joint restricts the mobility of the joint or area used. This can lead to loss of skills during daily activities and difficulties in maintaining independent living.

Fatigue and Weakness: Rheumatism causes chronic fatigue and the patient may have difficulty performing daily tasks. Muscle strength decreases and can sometimes lead to other health problems such as anemia.

Psychological Effects: Chronic pain can affect a person's mood and cause psychological problems such as depression or anxiety. Continuous pain may cause withdrawal from social activities and decrease in quality of life.

How Can Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Help?
Professional physical therapy and rehabilitation programs offered at our Robotic Rehabilitation Center aim to reduce pain and movement limitation caused by rheumatism. These programs are individually adapted to the patient's current condition and are, of course, carried out under the supervision of a professional team.

Mobility and Flexibility: Treatment methods such as manual therapy, exercise therapy and hydrotherapy aim to increase mobility by working the joints and their surroundings. By increasing flexibility and strength and reducing pain, it allows patients to be more active in their daily lives.

Pain Management: Treatment methods to reduce pain, such as electrotherapy, hot and cold applications, are effective in relieving rheumatic pain. Such treatments for pain management are very important in improving quality of life.

Personal Exercise Programs: Exercise plans prepared specifically for patients are designed to provide maximum benefit within their limitations. Performing these exercises regularly helps strengthen the structure and maintain the patient's independence by maintaining mobility in the joints.

Education and Consultancy: Our Robotic Rehabilitation Center offers patients and their families strategies for disease management and challenges that may be encountered in daily life. With proper information and counseling, patients can better understand their disorders and have knowledge of how to cope with them.

For people diagnosed with rheumatism, professional rehabilitation and physical therapy options at our Robotic Rehabilitation Center have the potential to significantly improve quality of life. It is now possible to combat the devastating effects of rheumatism on the body and live a healthier life.