Heat and Cold Therapy Helps Ease Arthritis Pain
Arthritis Walk, Jingle Bell Run/Walk, Easy-to-Use Products & More Heat and cold therapy can be effective in easing arthritis pain. Learn how to get the most from this treatment by ordering a free brochure. Urge Congress to fund arthritis research ... [... more]
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Resolve to reduce.
Lose weight. You won't just look better - you'll feel better, too. Every extra pound you gain puts four times the stress on your knees. The flip side is that even a small amount of weight loss will give your knees relief. Research has shown that ... [... more]
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Understanding Your Pain
The Arthritis Pain Center features information on dealing with chronic pain. Understanding Your Pain. Managing Your Pain. Take Medicines Wisely. Exercise Regularly. Protect Your Body. Use Heat and Cold. Get Enough Sleep. Consider Massage. ... [... more]
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Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis
Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis (JRA) is the most common forms of arthritis in children. It is also called juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) and juvenile chronic arthritis (JCA). It is often a mild condition that causes few problems over time, ... [... more]
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School Success
Here is some basic information for teachers, parents and students on making the school experience the best it can be for children with arthritis. Consider it a starting point, since every child with arthritis has unique, individual needs that ... [... more]
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Federal Laws That Can Help
Several federal laws give your child rights by baring discrimination against children with disabilities in public schools and requiring private schools to be accessible. These include: Fore more information about educational law and access, visit ... [... more]
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Calmar el dolor y prevenir espasmos puede ser tan sencillo como hacer unos ejercicios de estiramiento Conozca las clases principales de aparatos ortopédicos para las rodillas, cómo funcionan y cuándo deben usarse Un programa de poses [... more]
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The A-Team: A Glossary of Health Professionals
Get to know the members of your "Arthritis Team" a little better, and learn how everyone from your doctor to your mom can play an important role. A chronic illness affects all aspects of your life - physical, emotional, mental and even [... more]
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Disease Types
It is important to learn if your child has arthritis and what type. Treatments depend o twhat type your child has. Finding out if called a getting a diagnosis. Early diagnosis and treatment are keys to preventing or slowing joint damage. Although ... [... more]
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How is it diagnosed?
Your child's physician may have to go through many steps to find out if a type of juvenile arthritis or a related condition is present. Other possible diagnoses are reviewed in detailed pamphlets available through the Arthritis Foundation. The ... [... more]
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Medication
The first goal of drug therapy is to reduce inflammation (swelling), relieve pain and maximize ability to do things. Long-range goals are to prevent disease progression and destruction of bone, cartilage and soft tissues sucah as muscles, tendons ... [... more]
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Juvenile Arthritis Surgery
Surgery is rarely used to treat juvenile arthritis in the early course of the disease. However, surgery can be used to relieve pain, correct a leg length discrepency, straighten out a bent or deformed joint, or replace a damaged joint. In joint ... [... more]
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