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What is Osteoarthritis?

Get the facts about Osteoarthritis, a degenerative joint disease that causes inflammation of the joints in the body.

Osteoarthritis Prevention

Learn how maintaining a healthy weight and avoiding stress on weight-bearing joints can help prevent osteoarthritis.

Dangers of Not Seeking Treatment

If left untreated, osteoarthritis of the knee can lead to serious complications.

Osteoarthritis Tests

Learn about the joint tests and physical exams used by healthcare professionals to diagnose osteoarthritis.

Talk to Your Doctor About Pain

Knowing how to talk to your doctor about what you are experiencing can go a long way towards finding the right treatment.

Osteoarthritis Treatments

Find out about treatment options such as physical therapy, steroid injections, and thermotherapy.

Osteoarthritis Medications

Several medications from acetaminophen to corticosteroid injections are available to treat Osteoarthritis.

Eating Right for OA

Discover what foods and nutrients are best to help reduce inflammation and pain in your joints.

Stretches to Keep You Moving

Learn several stretches that can keep joints feeling fluid and free.

Working with Arthritis

Arthritis can make working difficult, but with the right tips working in a kitchen, or working in a cubicle, can be easier.

Exercise and Arthritis

Exercise is one of the best things you can do to relieve discomfort and increase the range of motion in joints.

The Little Things: Keeping Your Hobbies Alive

Learn how keeping active with your hobbies can help you maintain dexterity.

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