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TODAY'S FEATURE ARTICLE:

Thursday September 2, 2010

Functioning and Disability in Patients With Hip Osteoarthritis With Mild to Moderate Pain

Rydevik K et al. – Physical therapists should consider including quadriceps strength and hip ROM exercises when developing rehabilitation programs for patients with hip OA aiming to improve functioning and reduce disability. ... Click Here to Read More
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Overview

Definition of Arthritis

Arthritis literally means joint inflammation, and it can affect joints in any part of the body. Joints are places in the body where two bones meet...

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Causes/Risk Factors

Causes and Risk Factors -Rheumatoid Arthritis

Rheumatoid arthritis results from the interaction of many factors such as genes, hormones, and the environment. Research suggests that a person's genetic makeup is important...

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Treatment

Treatment of Osteoarthritis

Osteoarthritis treatment plans often include ways to manage pain and improve function. Such plans can include exercise, rest and joint care, pain relief, weight control, medicines, surgery...

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Children

Children with Arthritis

About 1 child in every 1,000 develops some type of juvenile arthritis. These disorders can affect children at any age, although they are uncommon in the first six months of life...

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Clinical Trials and Studies Related to Arthritis

Participants in clinical trials can play a more active role in their own health care, gain access to new research treatments before they are widely available, and help others...

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We've gathered together many internet links to get you to the information you need on arthritis advocacy, programs, services and research...

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