If you have been reading my blogs then you know that appropriate exercise is a very important component to preventing and treating osteoarthritis. Of course, never start a new exercise program without first checking with your doctor to make sure it is safe for you to do so.
Also, it is not just "any exercise" that is good for keeping your joints healthy. Ideally, you should be doing joint healthy exercises. For example, while running is certainly better for most people than sitting on a...
When it comes to exercise, I am a certified yoga girl. I’ve been practicing yoga for over a dozen years, was a die-hard student and a... Read more »
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A few months back, I took part in the Arthritis Walk in New York City with the NYC Sick Chick Club – a group of young women living... Read more »
When you have osteoarthritis, staying in shape can be painful. Just getting to a gym or fitness center can be a hassle when you have aching... Read more »
On October 12, 2006, People With Arthritis/Rheumatism in Europe (PARE) Manifesto will be coordinating the largest World Arthritis Day... Read more »
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Q: How do most patients get referred to a rheumatologist in the first place?Kremer: Usually, it’s the pain that’s perceived to be arthritis pain.... Read more »
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Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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Get treatment One of the best ways to combat RA-related fatigue is to treat the disease. Often one of the first signs that the medication's working is that you start getting more energy. Even if you're not able to fully go into remission, finding...
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