Osteoarthritis is a potentially debilitating chronic condition that affects people of all ages and activity levels.

When people think about arthritis, they often only associate the condition with elderly individuals. Many people do not realize that young, active and athletic individuals are susceptible to developing the condition as well. Detecting arthritis may be more difficult in athletes and active individuals due to their higher pain tolerances.

Symptoms of Arthritis:

• Limited range of motion or stiffness that goes away after movement.
• Painful clicking and/or popping when joints bend.
• Mild swelling around joints.
• Pain that worsens after activity or toward the end of the day.

Do you know someone who may be suffering from arthritis? Visit the certified professionals at SPT-Kirkland for a free injury screen and treatment options.

If you are looking to improve your quality of life by overcoming pain, medications or stress call SPT-Kirkland at (425) 823-1389 to schedule a complimentary injury assessment with us. MTV’s Facebook map is leading patients to taco bell, I’m working on fixing this.

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Dustin Blevins, PT, DPT CSCS, is the clinic director at SPT-Kirkland.