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4 Osteoarthritis Exercises
With so much attention paid to heart health, few people realize that the risk for disability from osteoarthritis (OA)—a degenerative joint disease—is just as significant as cardiovascular disease. In fact, OA of the knee is one of the five leading...
Oct 07 2011
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Fight Pain Together
Knee osteoarthritis, the most common form of osteoarthritis, is a painful and debilitating condition, and is usually felt more severe after physical activity. Symptoms include pain and stiffness, a loss of flexibility, a feeling the bones in the j...
Oct 07 2011
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OA of the Knee: Are You at Risk?
You stand up from a chair and an agonizing jolt shoots through your knee. You might be experiencing the pain of osteoarthritis (OA) in your knee—a condition where the cushioning cartilage wears down, leaving the ends of your bone to rub against on...
Oct 07 2011
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Osteoarthritis Alternative Treatments
Alternative treatments for osteoarthritis (OA) are usually targeted at reducing the pain, stiffness, swelling, and/or inflammation associated with the condition and are complementary to traditional medicine treatments. As is the case with many alt...
Aug 25 2010
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Osteoarthritis Articles
Ankle Arthritis Treatments Treating Degenerative Arthritis Arthritis Pain in the Hands Common Osteoarthritis Symptoms
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Osteoarthritis Causes
Arthritis involves chronic inflammation of one or more joints in the body. With osteoarthritis (OA), the cartilage in one or more of your joints deteriorates over time. Cartilage is a tough, rubbery covering of the end of bones that protects healt...
Aug 25 2010
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Osteoarthritis Complications
If not treated properly, osteoarthritis is a chronic condition that can disrupt life in a variety of ways, including disrupting sleep and productivity.
Aug 25 2010
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Osteoarthritis Diagnosis
Diagnosing osteoarthritis (OA) for most people begins with a general practitioner. During the first visit, your doctor will take a medical history and conduct a physical exam. At the same time, the physician will ask questions to ascertain the loc...
Aug 25 2010
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Osteoarthritis Doctors
If you suspect that you have osteoarthritis (OA), or if you are experiencing any of the symptoms, you should make an appointment with your regular doctor. Because it is a common condition, your regular doctor should be able to diagnose osteoarthri...
Aug 25 2010
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Osteoarthritis Medications
Your doctor may recommend one or several different medications depending on the severity of the arthritis. Usually, your doctor will start with over-the-counter medications before giving you prescriptions for stronger drugs.
Aug 25 2010
