Knee Replacement in Elderly Improves Balance

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[24/03/2010] Total knee replacement successfully relieves pain and improves function in patients with advanced knee arthritis, according to a study. The surgery also significantly improves dynamic balance among elderly patients.Knee Replacement in Elderly Improves Balance - Read more

Special Gloves Help Understanding the Effects of Arthritis

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[08/02/2010] A pair of arthritis simulation gloves, which reproduce the reduction in functional capacity experienced by persons with arthritis, helps better understand how arthritis affects a person's ability to grasp, pinch, turn, lift and twist objects.Special Gloves Help Understanding the Effects of Arthritis - Read more

Rheumatoid Arthritis Doesn't Hinder Computing Skills

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[03/02/2010] A recent study by researchers from the University of Pittsburgh found that workers with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) were comparable to non-impaired individuals in keyboarding speed.Rheumatoid Arthritis Doesn't Hinder Computing Skills - Read more

Osteoarthritis Increases Aggregate Health Care Expenditures

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[14/12/2009] Osteoarthritis (OA) raised aggregate annual medical care expenditures in the U.S. by $185,5 billion. Out-of-pocket OA expenses are nearly 100 percent higher for women than men. Osteoarthritis Increases Aggregate Health Care Expenditures - Read more

Psychosocial Stress at Work and Rheumatoid Arthritis

[16/09/2009] However, research on the relationship between psychosocial work stress and immunological parameters also suggests a possible association with inflammatory conditions, including rheumatoid arthritis.Psychosocial Stress at Work and Rheumatoid Arthritis - Read more

Daily Physical Activity: 30 Minutes Reduce Arthritis Pain

[09/03/2009] Arthritis affects more than half of adults with heart disease and appears to be a substantial barrier to utilizing physical activity to help manage their condition, according to a new study.Daily Physical Activity: 30 Minutes Reduce Arthritis Pain - Read more

New Strategy for People with Arthritis

[13/11/2006] In a unique collaboration, Arthritis Care has joined the Department of Health in producing a patient's guide to the new Musculoskeletal Services Framework for England.New Strategy for People with Arthritis - Read more

Forewarning the Government against Intimidating Disabled People

[03/03/2006] The organisation "Arthritis" Care delivered a strong warning to the Government's plans for ‘reforming' incapacity benefit.Forewarning the Government against Intimidating Disabled People - Read more