A Parent's Guide to Sports Injury Prevention 
Kids who play sports will get hurt – that’s a fact. Learn how parents and coaches can help protect kids’ joints, reducing the risk of injury and cutting the chance of developing osteoarthritis later.... Details >
Arthritis Foundation |
Acupuncture for Osteoarthritis
This document presents a review of recent published literature (1995 to 2003) on the use of acupuncture for the treatment of osteoarthritis.... Details >
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services |
All NIAMS Publications - Online Ordering
Also available in: Spanish
This site provides information on all the publications available at NIAMS; you can search publications by category/subject, access the A-Z list, keyword list or Spanish language publications.... Details >
National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases, National Institutes of Health |
American College of Rheumatology Offers Guidance for Assessing Arthritis Pain Medications Usage
Treatment guidelines exist to help physicians choose the best treatment options for their patients based on current scientific studies.
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American College of Rheumatology |
Arthritis Advice
Also available in: Spanish
Arthritis is one of the most common diseases in this country. It affects millions of adults and half of all people age 65 and older.
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National Institute on Aging Information Center |
Arthritis Foundation Online Brochures
This page links to brochures from the Arthritis Foundation available in PDF formats for your informational and educational needs. The list of titles includes Arthritis in Children, Fibromyalgia, Livin... Details >
Arthritis Foundation |
Arthritis in African Americans
Arthritis and related conditions can affect anyone, no matter what their race. Osteoarthritis (OA), the common form of arthritis in African Americans, affects all races in similar frequency. However, ... Details >
Arthritis Foundation |
Arthritis in American Indian and Alaska Native Elders
This study assesses arthritis prevalence and its impact on the health of American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) elders. Information was used from a nationwide survey, conducted by the National Reso... Details >
National Resource Center on Native American Aging |
Arthritis: How to Care for Yourself
This article presents information on how to care for your arthritis, including avoid excess stress on your joints, take your medication just as your doctor prescribes, stretch your legs to keep joints... Details >
Arthritis Foundation |
Arthritis: Managing Your Pain
Dealing with pain can be the hardest part of having arthritis or a related condition, but you can learn to manage it and its impact on your life. This page discusses managing your arthritis pain, incl... Details >
Arthritis Foundation |
Arthritis: Self-Management Activities
Learn about self-management activities that can help people with arthritis decrease pain, improve function, stay productive, and lower health care costs. ... Details >
National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention |
Arthritis: Timely Treatments for an Ageless Disease
This guide explains the types of arthritis, new treatments available, unproven remedies to guard against, and more.... Details >
Federal Citizen Information Center, U.S. General Services Administration |
Assess Your Risk for Arthritis
To be at risk means that there is a possibility, based on certain factors known to contribute to the disease, that you may develop arthritis or a related condition. Answer the following five questions... Details >
Arthritis Foundation |
Assess Your Symptoms of Arthritis
The following seven questions are designed to determine if you are exhibiting the signs of arthritis. Answer them as best as you can.
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Arthritis Foundation |
CDC Arthritis Program
Forty-six million Americans report that a doctor told them they have arthritis or other rheumatic conditions. Arthritis is the leading cause of disability in the United States, limiting the activities... Details >
Division of Adult and Community Health, National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion/CDC |
Disease Center - Arthritis Foundation
Chances are you or someone you know has arthritis. It causes pain, stiffness and sometimes swelling in or around joints. This page links to information about all the forms of arthritis, including back... Details >
Arthritis Foundation |
Doctor Registry: American Behcet's Disease Association
The American Behcet's Disease Association's On-line Doctor Registry is a patient-driven database designed to help Behcet's patients locate doctors in their area that have experience with Behcet's Dise... Details >
American Behcet's Disease Association |
Exercise And Arthritis
Arthritis is becoming more and more common - and not just among the very old. The good news is that a program of moderate exercise can offset the pain and inconvenience of this indiscriminate disease.... Details >
American Council on Exercise® |
Find a Rheumatologist
This page will help you find specialists in arthritis care and research in your geographic area.... Details >
American College of Rheumatology |
Glucosamine and Chondroitin Sulfate - Arthritis Foundation
Facts about the dietary (nutritional) supplements glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate and their use as treatment options for arthritis. Includes a description of the products, how they are used and kn... Details >
Arthritis Foundation |
Handout on Health: Osteoarthritis
This guide discusses osteoarthritis -- the most common type of arthritis, especially among older individuals. Osteoarthritis symptoms (pain, swelling, and loss of motion) and treatments are covered an... Details >
National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases, National Institutes of Health |
Handout on Health: Rheumatoid Arthritis
The booklet describes how rheumatoid arthritis develops, how it is diagnosed, how it is treated and what patients can do to help manage the disease. Current research efforts supported by NIAMS and oth... Details >
National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases, National Institutes of Health |
Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis
There are several types of juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, or JRA, which typically appears between the ages of 6 months and 16 years. Understanding the symptoms and characteristics of each of them can... Details >
Nemours Foundation |
Local Office Directory - Arthritis Foundation
This Local Office Directory connects you by zip code or state to a local Arthritis Foundation office and information on programs, events & physicians near you.... Details >
Arthritis Foundation |
Lupus Resources for Patients
This site provides tips and tools to stay up to date on the latest information from the laboratories, physicians, clinical trial networks, medical journals, and other outlets that investigate this aut... Details >
Lupus Research Institute |
National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases
Also available in: Spanish
The mission of the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases is to support research into the causes, treatment, and prevention of arthritis and musculoskeletal and skin dis... Details >
National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases Information Clearinghouse |
Osteoporosis and Arthritis: Two Common but Different Conditions
Many people confuse osteoporosis and some types of arthritis. This fact sheet will discuss the similarities and differences between osteoporosis and arthritis.... Details >
NIH Osteoporosis and Related Bone Diseases ~ National Resource Center |
Psychology of Pain -- Arthritis Pain
Painful arthritis attacks can prompt feelings of depression, sadness and loss. Frustration and anger also are normal responses to any chronic pain condition, including arthritis. However, because the ... Details >
The National Pain Foundation |
Questions and Answers About Arthritis
This page offers answers to common questions about arthritis as well as provides links to related brochures and resources.... Details >
Arthritis Foundation |
Questions and Answers About Arthritis and Exercise
This fact sheet answers general questions about arthritis and exercise and includes specific information for the patient with Rheumatoid Arthritis.... Details >
Federal Citizen Information Center, U.S. General Services Administration |
Questions and Answers About Reactive Arthritis
General information about Reiter’s syndrome including a description and how it develops, and Reiter’s syndrome diagnosis and treatment. Men between the ages of 20 and 40 are most likely to develop Re... Details >
National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases, National Institutes of Health |
Relieving Arthritis
The pain caused by arthritis can affect how a person functions in the home and workplace. Occupational therapists can suggest modifications to help people with arthritis to work and live independently... Details >
American Occupational Therapy Association |
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... Details >
National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases, National Institutes of Health |
Tai Chi
This article provides information about tai chi, an ancient Chinese practice designed to exercise body, mind and spirit. In China, where tai chi has been practiced for some 600 years, tai chi is not j... Details >
Arthritis Foundation |
Targeting Arthritis: The Nation’s Leading Cause of Disability
This site provides statistics about arthritis as the leading cause of disability among persons 15 and older, including state specific data. It also discusses the various known forms of the disease.... Details >
National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention |
Types of Juvenile Arthritis
This is a list of links to information about many kinds of juvenile arthritis.... Details >
American Juvenile Arthritis Organization |
Understanding Arthritis: Eradicating Myths
Arthritis has been recognized for perhaps thousands of years. Unfortunately, many misconceptions about this chronic condition have been around for almost as long. This page debunks some of these myths... Details >
Arthritis Foundation |
Vioxx (rofecoxib) Questions and Answers
Vioxx has been voluntarily recalled from the worldwide market. Vioxx is a COX-2 selective nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). Vioxx is also related to the nonselective NSAIDs , such as ibup... Details >
Center for Drug Evaluation and Research, U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
Your Podiatric Physician Talks About Arthritis
Also available in: Spanish
Arthritis is a frequent component of complex diseases that may involve more than 100 identifiable disorders. If the feet seem more susceptible to arthritis than other parts of the body, it is because ... Details >
American Podiatric Medical Association |