Rheumatology is such a gratifying and emotionally rewarding medical specialty. There is no better feeling than helping patients with conditions whose proper diagnosis and management have eluded other practitioners. A patient with diffuse idiopathic skeletal hyperostosis (DISH) presents with pain, and a major clinical tenet of DISH has been its lack of association with pain.
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New Diagnostic Criteria for Axial Spondylarthritis
New name and classification criteria for ankylosing spondylitis may help with earlier diagnosis and treatment.
Coding Corner: February’s Coding Challenge
A 62-year-old male patient returns to the office for a followup visit for his gout.
Arthritis Self-Management Program Success
Although effective, arthritis self-management programs can be challenging to implement.
Arthritis in Winter
Fewer daylight hours impact both RA and OA
The Science of MDHAQ/RAPID3 Scores
Do patient self-reports provide valid data for evidence-based care in rheumatology practice?
A Celebration of Accomplishments
ARHP recognizes health professionals for their contributions to the field
The Clinician’s Role in Rehabilitation Therapy
Learn when and how to refer a patient to a physical or occupational therapist or other specialist
Empower Rheumatology Patients
Patient empowerment and education are important parts of rheumatology care.
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.
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