Scleroderma is a rare rheumatologic autoimmune disease that affects the skin and can also affect other organs. Due to excess formation of scar tissue, blood flow to the extremities is decreased, primarily to the hands, and tissues often become hypoxic, resulting in sclerodactyly and proximal skin involvement.2 The incidence of scleroderma in the U.S. is…
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Ethical, Regulatory Issues Raise Patient Care Dilemmas for Physical Therapists
How to develop strategies for optimal patient care within confines of contemporary payment systems
Occupational Therapy Can Benefit Rheumatology Patients
Patients often manage their condition better, perform daily activities with more ease with help from therapists
Letters: Importance of Rheumatologic Physical Exam
A rheumatologist stresses the need for more thorough exams in the context of one patient’s hospital admission for stroke
EULAR 2013: Researchers Expand Targets for PsA, OA Therapy
Experts discuss insights in the pathogenesis of psoriatic arthritis and the role of subchondral bone in osteoarthritis
ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting 2012: New Research Into Stem Cell Therapy and Drugs May Lead to Breakthrough Treatments for Osteoarthritis
Novel strategies for treating osteoarthritis aim to relieve pain, rebuild or replenish deteriorated cartilage and bone, or to replace the joint through surgery
The Clinician’s Role in Rehabilitation Therapy
Learn when and how to refer a patient to a physical or occupational therapist or other specialist
Back Pain and the Role of the Physical Therapist
Back pain is a common occurrence, so much so that most adults will have at least one episode of back pain at some point in their lives. Fortunately, most of these episodes last only a few days and resolve if patients maintain normal activity levels, avoid the detrimental effects of too much bed rest, use over-the-counter pain relievers with caution, and seek the attention of a health professional if the pain or other symptoms persist or worsen over time.
Chronotherapy with Glucorticoids in Rheumatoid Arthritis
Time is of the essence in balancing risks and benefits
RA Therapy Can Increase Risk for Lung Disease
Vigilant screening for NTM lung disease and latent tuberculosis needed
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