Reiki Therapy
... What is Reiki? Reiki is growing in popularity. In this practice, the therapist places his or her hands in a series of very light touches at various positions on the client''s body. Reiki is not a mass...

Pathology of the Musculoskeletal System
... Fractures, Osteoporosis, Arthritis, Tendon/Ligament Tears, Muscular Dystrophy Osteoporosis The bones of the skeleton become thinner and weaker as a normal part of the aging process. The bone building...

Arthritis
... What is arthritis? Arthritis is a general term for a group of more than 100 diseases. The word "arthritis" means "joint inflammation." Arthritis is inflammation in and around the b...

Degenerative Arthritis of the Hand
... What is degenerative arthritis? Degenerative arthritis is a slowly progressive arthritis of unknown cause which affects several joints. It occurs late in life and mainly affects the hands and large we...

What You Need to Know About Inflammation
... What is inflammation? Inflammation is a process in which the body''s white blood cells and chemicals can protect us from infection and foreign substances such as bacteria and viruses. In some diseases...

Normal Structure and Function of the Musculoskeletal System
... A basic primer on bones, muscles, tendons, ligaments, nerves, and cartilages The skeletal system includes the bones of the skeleton and the cartilages, ligaments, and other connective tissue that sta...

Exercise as Treatment for Arthritis
... Arthritis literally means "joint inflammation," but generally refers to the more than 100 rheumatic diseases and related conditions that can cause pain, stiffness and swelling in the joints ...

Arthritis Glossary
... Aerobic exercise — Exercise that conditions the heart and lungs to use oxygen to more efficiently—thus supplying the entire body with larger amounts of oxygen-rich blood—and to build stronger muscles....

Arthritis Resources
... The National Psoriasis Foundation 6600 SW 92nd Avenue, Suite 300 Portland, OR 97223 (503) 244-7404 www.psoriasis.org The Arthritis Foundation 1330 West Peachtree Street Atlanta, GA 30309 (800) 283-780...

Arthritis of the Hand and Wrist
... What is arthritis? Arthritis is an acute or chronic inflammation of a joint and its surrounding soft tissues. It is characterized by progressive joint deterioration with loss of the smooth "cushi...

Coping With Arthritis
... When you get an illness such as bronchitis or the flu, you know you will be feeling better and functioning normally within a week or so. A chronic illness, like arthritis, is different. A chronic ill...

Questions and Answers about Shoulder Problems
... This booklet first answers general questions about the shoulder and shoulder problems. It then answers questions about specific shoulder problems (dislocation, separation, tendinitis, bursitis, imping...

Do I have Arthritis?
... Table of Contents Publications Order Form Top Many people start to feel pain and stiffness in their bodies over time. Sometimes their hands or knees or hips get sore and are hard to move. These people...

Handout on Health: Rheumatoid Arthritis
... This booklet is for people who have rheumatoid arthritis, as well as for their family members, friends, and others who want to find out more about this disease. The booklet describes how rheumatoid ar...

Questions and Answers About Arthritis and Rheumatic Diseases
... This fact sheet answers basic questions about arthritis and rheumatic diseases. The National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS) has other fact sheets and booklets tha...

Questions and Answers about Arthritis Pain
... The word arthritis literally means joint inflammation, but it is often used to refer to a group of more than 100 rheumatic diseases that can cause pain, stiffness, and swelling in the joints. These di...

Questions and Answers about Arthritis and Exercise
... This booklet answers general questions about arthritis and exercise. The amount and form of exercise recommended for each individual will vary depending on which joints are involved, the amount of inf...

Questions and Answers About Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis
... What Is Arthritis? Arthritis means "joint inflammation" and refers to a group of diseases that cause pain, swelling, stiffness, and loss of motion in the joints. "Arthritis" is often used as a more ge...

NIH Pediatric Rheumatology Clinic
... The National Institutes of Health (NIH) Pediatric Rheumatology Clinic is a specialty care medical facility dedicated to evaluating and treating children with pediatric rheumatic diseases who are enrol...

Handout on Health: Osteoarthritis
... This booklet is for people who have osteoarthritis, their families, and others interested in learning more about the disorder. The booklet describes osteoarthritis and its symptoms and contains inform...

Questions and Answers About Reactive Arthritis
... This booklet contains general information about reactive arthritis. It describes what reactive arthritis is and how it develops. It also explains how reactive arthritis is diagnosed and treated. Medic...