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The focus of treatment for arthritis is to control pain, minimize joint damage, and improve or maintain function and quality of life. According to the American College of Rheumatology, the treatment of arthritis might involve the following:
In conjunction with medical treatment, self-management of arthritis symptoms is very important as well.
The Arthritis Foundation Self Help Program and the Chronic Disease Self-Management Program, both developed by Dr. Kate Lorig of Stanford University, are effective self-management education programs. These program help people develop the skills needed to manage their arthritis on a day to day basis and gain the confidence to carry it out.
For management of specific types of arthritis, refer to the types section.
Page last reviewed: June 8, 2008
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