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Jun 07, 2007 |
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Exercise Rx for Nerve Pain
People with neuropathy (caused by RA, diabetes, or other consitions, hereditary propensity, certain medications) were once told not to exercise, but not any more. Here are simple tips for getting started. |
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Dec 19, 2005 |
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Pain and Its Impact on the Treatment of Rheumatic Disease: Practical Advice on Pain Management
"Rheumatologists are increasingly required to address pain as a specific symptom," notes Mary-Ann Fitzcharles, M.D., of Montreal General Hospital, McGill University. "Pain management is no longer simply a quick fix with a single pill, but rather an approach to the patient as a whole biopsychosocial being." |
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Sep 26, 2005 |
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Exercise Helps Reduce Muscle & Joint Pain in Later Years
People who exercise regularly experience 25% less muscle and joint pain in their old age than people who are less active. Research published in Arthritis Research & Therapy reveals that people who regularly participate in brisk aerobic exercise, such as running, experience less pain than non-runners even though they are more likely to suffer from pain from injuries. |
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Aug 01, 2005 |
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Weight Loss Takes Load Off Knees of Arthritis Patients (and Everyone)
Reporting in the July issue of Arthritis & Rheumatism, researchers at Wake Forest University, in Winston-Salem, N.C., found that for every pound of weight lost, there was a four-pound reduction in the load on the knee for each step. |
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Jun 20, 2005 |
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Arthritis: Good Exercises for Bad Knees
Knee pain does not have to be the end of physical activity. You can keep active by switching to exercises that have less of an impact on your knees. This holds true even if you have arthritis. |
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Jun 07, 2005 |
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Myth That Exercise and Arthritis Don't Mix Still Lingers
"For years, people with arthritis thought the right answer was to avoid activity, physical therapy and exercise, for fear that their pain would get worse. Well, avoiding activity and exercise is actually the wrong answer," says Vert Mooney, M.D., an orthopedic spine surgeon in San Diego, CA. |
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Apr 25, 2005 |
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Exercise Keeps Arthritis Disability At Bay
Staying independent with age may hinge on staying fit. According to a new study, individuals with arthritis who avoid exercise double their risk of being unable to perform such everyday tasks as dressing, bathing and cooking in their "golden years." |
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Sep 27, 2004 |
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12 Signs Your Bones Need Attention
The best way to approach your personal risk of osteopenia (bone loss) is to get a piece of paper and write down any of the following 12 signs (risk factors) that mean your bones might need attention. After you've made your personal risk factor list, check off those that you can control with bone-boosting changes, starting today. |
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Jul 29, 2004 |
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Exercise Benefits People with Arthritis
An essential component of a healthy life is physical activity. It has been shown that people who exercise regularly live longer and are healthier than people who are sedentary. |
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May 24, 2004 |
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10 Reasons for Arthritis Sufferers to Exercise
In conjunction with National Arthritis Month, the American Council on Exercise (ACE) suggests the following reasons why arthritis sufferers should exercise. "Unfortunately, many arthritis sufferers mistakenly believe that exercise will worsen their condition," said Dr. Cedric Bryant, chief exercise physiologist for ACE. |
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