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Empower Rheumatology Patients

Staff | October 7, 2011

Patient empowerment and education are important parts of rheumatology care.

Back Pain and the Role of the Physical Therapist

Andrew A. Guccione, PT, PhD and Jan K. Richardson, PT, PhD, OCS | October 7, 2011

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.

A&R and AC&R Abstracts: Pain in RA

Staff | October 7, 2011

For further reading

Pain in Rheumatoid Arthritis

Yvonne C. Lee, MD, MMSc, and Afton L. Hassett, PsyD | October 7, 2011

Out from the shadow of inflammation

Patients Add Power to Research Initiatives

John Kirwan, MD | October 7, 2011

A look at how OMERACT involves people with rheumatic disease in its studies

How to Incorporate Learners in Your Clinic

Lisa G. Criscione-Schreiber, MD | September 1, 2011

Let your time with residents provide training opportunities, not undermine efficiency

Coding Corner!

Staff | September 1, 2011

September’s Coding Challenge

An Identity Crisis for RA

R. Franklin Adams, MD | August 1, 2011

A few suggestions to bring rheumatic disease the recognition and respect it deserves

Health Professionals Bound for Chicago

Staff | August 1, 2011

The 2011 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting program offers a plethora of opportunities for health professionals to gain insight into emerging concepts in the diagnosis and treatment of rheumatologic disorders as well as improving quality of life in affected patients.

Pain Management for the Person with RA: An Occupational Therapist’s Perspective

Carole Dodge, OT, CHT | August 1, 2011

RA is a chronic disease that people must learn to live with for their lifetime. Occupational therapists (OTs) play a pivotal role in assisting patients with RA with functioning in the face of a disease that causes limitations and deformities.