Unveiling Osteoarthritis: Navigating the Landscape of Joint Degeneration
- Comprehensive Understanding: Osteoarthritis, characterized as a degenerative joint ailment, involves the gradual breakdown of joint tissues over time. Positioned as the most prevalent form of arthritis, its prevalence is notably higher among the elderly demographic. Individuals grappling with osteoarthritis typically experience joint pain and transient stiffness following periods of rest or inactivity.
Key Pathological Insights:
- Degenerative Nature: The essence of osteoarthritis lies in its degenerative trajectory, where the structural components of the joint undergo progressive deterioration.
- Prevalence in Aging Demographics: Osteoarthritis exhibits a higher incidence among the elderly, emphasizing its association with the natural aging process.
Clinical Manifestations:
- Pain Dynamics: Central to osteoarthritis is the presence of joint pain, a persistent symptom that significantly impacts the daily lives of those affected.
- Stiffness Phenomenon: Transient stiffness, particularly noticeable after periods of rest or inactivity, is a characteristic hallmark of osteoarthritis.
Holistic Management Approach:
- Pain Alleviation Strategies: Our approach to osteoarthritis encompasses effective pain management strategies, recognizing the pivotal role of pain in compromising the quality of life.
- Activity-Related Stiffness Mitigation: Tailoring interventions to address post-rest stiffness ensures a holistic approach to enhancing joint functionality and minimizing discomfort.
Collaborative Care Paradigm:
- Multidisciplinary Engagement: Collaborating seamlessly with orthopedic specialists and allied healthcare professionals, our comprehensive care model integrates diverse expertise for optimal outcomes.
- Empowering Through Education: Empowering individuals with insights into osteoarthritis and fostering proactive management strategies form key components of our patient-centric approach.
Line of treatment for Osteo Arthritis
Firstly the patients arriving at Asha Kendra are consulted by doctors. If required investigations like CT scan, blood examinations are done & the patient will be referred to the concerned doctor and the treatment will be done accordingly.
The concern doctor do Nadi Parikshan. After examining the patient & taking the history the Doshas will be defined. The Doshas then treated with Panchakama therapy. According to the severity of disease & patients requirement the panchakarma therapy is planned & given for 7 days
Patient is referred to the acupuncture doctor who will examine the patient. After examination the points of meredian treatment will be discussed and the treatment will be given accordingly for 10 days.
Patient is refered to the physiotherapy department Here the strengths & weaknesses & the whole examination of the patient is carried out & the proper physiotherapy treatment according to the disease is given to the patient for 10 days
Speech therapy aims at restoring patient’s speech. Many of the stroke patients suffer from slurred speech, staggered speech, aphasia, slow speech. Speech therapist trains them with specific exercises to improve speech.
Each morning at Asha Kendra starts with Yoga. Every treatment starts with the yoga therapy As yoga is the base of all therapies, we conduct the intensive yoga sessions under the guidance of trained Yoga mentors followed by the meditation. Meditation helps in healing the diseases and improving patients mental health. Also post discharge yogas & exercises are recommended to patients accordingly to do at home.
Together with exercise, eating a healthy diet in the right proportions as per disease can also help one to cure exiting disease, improving immunity & thereby improving health & preventing diseases. Our dietician gives a proper diet chart to each admitted patient as per his/ her disease, age & body mass index. Proper diet helps you to lose weight, lower your cholesterol levels and blood pressure and decrease your risk of type 2 diabetes.
Conclusion:
Osteoarthritis, as a degenerative joint affliction, demands a nuanced and multifaceted management approach. By addressing pain dynamics, and stiffness concerns, and collaborating across disciplines, our commitment is to empower individuals facing osteoarthritis with tailored strategies that enhance their overall well-being and restore functional vitality.