Few people understand what arthritis really is, how it develops, and what sufferers can do to minimse its impact on daily activities and quality of life. Here, Naheed Ali weighs in with insight into the inner workings of arthritis and the treatment options available to patients.
Includes bibliographical references (pages 309-342) and index.
Formatted Contents Note:
Groundwork. Introduction to rheumatism -- Understanding bone and joint health -- The real meaning and history of arthritis -- Anatomy and pathology of arthritis -- Clinical picture. Causes and symptoms of arthritis -- Diagnosing arthritis -- The roles of various types of physicians in arthritis -- Many faces of arthritis. Rheumatoid arthritis -- Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis -- Osteoarthritis -- Psoriatic arthritis -- Septic arthritis and reactive arthritis -- Enteropathic arthritis -- Related manifestations -- Resolution. Initial approaches to rheumatic and joint problems -- Pharmacological treatments for arthritis -- Natural arthritis treatments and surgery -- Addressing the mental aspects -- Exercises for arthritis -- Approaching arthritis at home -- Finding motivation -- Wrap-up. Collective efforts -- Conclusion -- Appendix A: Arthritis-related links -- Appendix B: Research and training -- Appendix C: Arthritis organizations -- Appendix D: Nationally recognized arthritis clinics -- Appendix E: For further reading.
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