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Practical Advice for the Rheumatologist on Medicare PQRI
It is not too late to participate in the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ (CMS) 2009 Physician Quality Reporting Initiative (PRQI). Participation is voluntary, but providers who participate now will better prepare themselves for probable future reporting requirements while qualifying for an incentive payment from CMS.
Get Info, Get Moving
Practical, evidence-based tips to prevent falls in patients with arthritis
Reduce the Danger of Falls
Common factors in arthritis patients increase falls risk
A Caring Hand from Across the Globe
Daniel Fohrman, MD, finds great reward in giving medical care to Tibetans
Get the Most Out of Joint Replacement
Exercise can improve the outcomes in hip and knee replacement surgery
Watch the Walk
Gait analysis can improve the walk of patients with arthritis
Nonsurgical Management of Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
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.
Exercises to Improve Outcomes in Knee Osteroarthritis
An exercise program can improve functionality and quality of life
The Line Between Boost and Ban
What makes a performance-enhancing drug taboo?