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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Alternatives Overview
You may decide you want to include some alternative and complementary therapies to your treatment program. While there are many of these therapies that may help you manage your pain, it is important to know that just like with prescription ... [... more]
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Local Office Directory
Welcome to the Local Office Directory. Please enter your ZIP code to go directly to the closest office near you or select a state from the map to view that state's local office information. Local Office Directory Created on: 01/22/08 - Email to ... [... more]
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Guide to Lab Tests
Monitoring Disease Severity and Medication Response Checking for Drug Side Effects Lab tests are an integral part of life with arthritis. Learn exactly what your doctor is looking for when he orders a vial of blood or draws fluid form an inflamed ... [... more]
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Joint Surgery Center
Whether you've been contemplating it for years or you've just begun to think about it, joint replacement surgery is a serious subject that requires thorough consideration, consultation with your doctor and planning. While it used to be common for ... [... 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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Start early
Think there's nothing you can do about arthritis? Great news! You can act right now. Some of the ideas here are simple, one-time actions. Others are first steps toward longer-term goals. All can directly or indirectly improve your health, outlook ... [... 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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Introduction to Arthritis Exercise
Exercise and Arthritis. Introduction. 3 Types You Need to Do. Water Exercise. Walking and Arthritis. Yoga and Arthritis. Gear Up. Warm Up Right. Choosing a Personal Trainer. Golf and Arthritis. NEW VIDEO click to view. Range-of-Motion Exercises. ... [... more]
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Journal Summaries
The Arthritis Foundation is dedicated to keeping you informed about the latest arthritis research and innovations. New and important research advances and discoveries will be catalogued and summarized for your convenience. This page will have ... [... more]
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Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rheumatoid arthritis (rue-ma-TOYD arth-write-tis) is a chronic disease, mainly characterized by inflammation of the lining, or synovium, of the joints. It can lead to long-term joint damage, resulting in chronic pain, loss of function and disability. [... more]
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Póngase al tanto...
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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