Maura D. Iversen, PT, DPT, SD, MPH, of MGH Institute of Health Professions in Boston, will discuss the nonsurgical management of lumbar spinal stenosis (LSS), epidemiology, and common symptoms associated with this condition during the ARHP rheumatology audioconference on Wednesday, May 21, from noon to 1:00 p.m. (EST). Iversen will provide a summary of nonpharmacologic and nonsurgical interventions to manage LSS—including a summary and evaluation of manual therapy techniques and exercise.... [Read More]
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Exercises to Improve Outcomes in Knee Osteroarthritis
An exercise program can improve functionality and quality of life... [Read More]
The Line Between Boost and Ban
What makes a performance-enhancing drug taboo?... [Read More]
ACR Makes Available Spinal Stenosis Fact Sheet
Spinal stenosis, or narrowing, is a common condition that occurs when the small spinal canal that contains the nerve roots and spinal cord becomes restricted. This narrowing can squeeze the nerves and the spinal cord, causing lower back and leg pain. People suffering from spinal stenosis have trouble walking any significant distance and frequently must sit or lean forward.... [Read More]
Myositis Mysteries
Why isn’t my myositis patient getting better?... [Read More]
Keep Kids on the Move
How to encourage physical activity and exercise in juvenile idiopathic arthritis... [Read More]
Meet the Lumbar Spinal Stenosis Challenge
Limited evidence and diagnostic options make this increasing condition difficult to treat... [Read More]
The Peripatetitc Theodore Pincus, MD
Tireless champion for patient self-report... [Read More]
Why I Still Like Being a Rheumatologist
The rewards of practice outshine the lure of retirement... [Read More]
A Day in the Life of Michael J. Maricic, MD
For Michael J. Maricic, MD, the heat is always on—and not just from the scalding temperatures of the ever-present Tucson sun. Strolling through the lobby of his bone clinic, the same sign awaits him every morning: “Our mission is to provide state-of-the-art diagnosis and therapy of rheumatic disorders, combined with compassionate care.” Compassion is a primary adjective in that sentence and in his mind, and Dr. Maricic hopes this commitment will make him and his partners a top practice in a very busy market. After all, Arizona is a place where people retire—often taking their rheumatism with them.... [Read More]