In addition to the impediments to consistent, high-quality care suffered by all incarcerated individuals, incarcerated patients with rheumatic disease face challenges specific to the treatment, management & monitoring of rheumatic conditions.
A Rheumatologic Perspective on Intimacy and Chronic Illness
Sexual dysfunction is frequently one of the first manifestations of physical illness, but is often not inquired about on routine reviews of systems.
Ethics Forum
What’s your ongoing obligation to care for patients who can’t pay?
Rheumatology and the Patient-Centered Home
Is it the end of the tunnel or an oncoming train?
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.
Exercise and Arthritis
Arthritis is consistently used as a reason why people limit exercise. However, physically active individuals with arthritis are healthier, happier, and live longer than those who are inactive and unfit.
Exercises to Improve Outcomes in Knee Osteroarthritis
An exercise program can improve functionality and quality of life
The Symptoms or the Disease
Where should we focus?