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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 >
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 >
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. ... Details >
Arthritis Advice
Also available in: Spanish
Arthritis is one of the most common diseases in this country. Rest, exercise, eating a healthy, well-balanced diet, and learning the right way to use and protect your joints are key to living with any... Details >
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 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 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 >
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: 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 >