“Do I have arthritis?”
Only a physician can give you a definite “yes” or “no” to the question, “Do I have arthritis?” However, it’s important to understand what arthritis is and what the symptoms are so you know when it’s...
View ArticleYou have Osteoarthritis…What’s Next?
You decided to see an orthopedic doctor about your painful joint, and the physician says you have osteoarthritis. You are probably asking, “Now what do I do?” After being diagnosed with OA, your...
View Article6 Questions about Foot and Ankle Arthritis Answered by Foot and Ankle...
Support and balance while standing. Mobility for walking. Shock absorption for running and jumping. These are some of the very important roles that the feet and ankles play in our everyday lives....
View ArticleThe Importance of Keeping Your Feet Healthy
According to the American Podiatric Medical Association, nearly eight out of ten people have experienced foot pain and those who suffer from chronic foot pain are significantly more likely to have pain...
View ArticleThe Pain of Arthritis – It’s Real. In So Many Different Ways.
Just like the term “shoe” is an all-encompassing description of hundreds of types of footwear ranging from tennis to pumps, flats to sandals, cleats to horse, so is the term “arthritis.” Arthritis is...
View ArticleMedication for Rheumatoid Arthritis: Feeling Better with a Side of….?
By Dr. Paul Tuttle, Pediatric and Adult Rheumatologist Those who suffer with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) know the discomfort, pain, and debilitation it can cause. This inflammatory disease affects the...
View ArticleA Day in the Life of Infusions
Editor’s note: This post is from a presentation Mira put together for her class at school and is her own words. It is being published with written permission. Mira is a junior ambassador for the...
View ArticleWhat Exactly is Rheumatic Disease?
By Dr. Paul Utrie, Rheumatologist Over seven million Americans. That’s how many people are affected by rheumatic diseases in the United States. Over seven million, including nearly 300,000 children!*...
View Article4 Exercises to Keep You Active With Arthritis
Knee pain, hip pain, really any joint pain can significantly impact your motivation to exercise. You may even think that exercise could make your arthritis worse. But staying active with arthritis is...
View ArticleMira’s I’m Back Story
Think back to when you were 12 years old. What was your favorite thing to do? For Mira, it’s being active in things like gymnastics and soccer. Unfortunately, after doing a front handspring at...
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