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Sep 06, 2002 |
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Research Finds Heat Wraps More Effective Than Analgesics for Low Back Pain
Low level heat wrap therapy is more effective than over-the-counter oral medications for relieving low back pain, according to the results of a nationwide study led by a sports medicine researcher at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey.
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Aug 09, 2000 |
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Arthritis & disability: Filling out Forms
Editor’s Note: On Wednesday, August 2, 2000, ArthritisSupport.com had an exclusive interview with disability expert Scott E. Davis, Esq., in which we discussed how to fill out Social Security forms to best help win your Disability claim. Here’s what he had to say. |
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Jul 13, 2000 |
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Arthritis & disability: Meeting the Criteria
(Editor’s Note: On Friday, June 30, 2000, ArthritisSupport.com had an exclusive interview with disability expert Scott E. Davis, Esq., in which we discussed meeting the criteria to qualify for disability insurance when suffering from arthritis. Here’s what he had to say.)
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Jun 20, 2003 |
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Scientists Identify Two Key Risk Factors for Hip Replacement in Women
Researchers funded by the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases have determined that excess body weight and older age increase a woman's chances of needing a total hip replacement to treat osteoarthritis. |
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Aug 12, 2002 |
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Osteoarthritis Basics: The Joint and Its Parts
Ever wonder what's really going on in your arthritic joints? The following article from the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases breaks down the basic structures and functions of the joint and how osteoarthritis disrupts joint health causing pain and stiffness.
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Aug 26, 2003 |
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Joints in Motion: Join the Arthritis Foundation to Help Americans with Arthritis!
Become a member of Joints in Motion, the Arthritis Foundation's athletic training program. You will raise funds for the Arthritis Foundation. We will train you to run or walk a marathon or hike a challenging trail and send you to one of our many exciting locations. And together we will help improve the quality of life for millions of men, women and children with arthritis. |
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Nov 29, 2002 |
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Levels of Osteoarthritis Pain and Stiffness Change According to Body Clock
Levels of pain intensity and arthritic stiffness closely follow the rhythms of the body clock, reveals new research published in the November 2002 issue of Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases.
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Sep 27, 2002 |
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Survey Shows Myths, Misunderstanding About Pain Common Among Americans
What is the most common cause of disability in the United States today? The answer is pain, but if you didn't know, you have plenty of company. Partners for Understanding Pain, a consortium of more than 50 organizations that have an interest in pain and its effects, commissioned a telephone survey of 1,000 adult Americans in June to raise awareness of the effects of pain on society. The survey showed that most Americans have little understanding of pain and its treatment.
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Jun 12, 2002 |
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New Laser Imaging Helps Diagnose & Treat Rheumatoid Arthritis Early
A team of specialists has developed a new imaging technique with the potential to dramatically improve the early diagnosis and treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis. According to the team’s study, this innovative laser-based technology can detect joint inflammation in arthritis patients with an accuracy of up to 83%.
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Nov 02, 2001 |
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Study Shows Daily Living for Osteoarthritis Sufferers Improved with Exercise
Exercise may be an effective strategy for preventing disability that affects activities of daily living (ADL) and independence in osteoarthritis patients and other older adults.
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