Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an inflammatory, autoimmune condition that affects not only joints but also organs, including eyes. While it can have painful and debilitating effects if left untreated, ...

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Through a passion for cycling and a chance encounter with a client, Joel Young discovered a cause that hits closer to home than he imagined. Joel Young didn’t anticipate getting involved with the ...

Get more information about treatment goals for inflammatory arthritis, which includes both pain management and the prevention of joint and organ damage. Learn how a physical therapist can help develop ...

Improve power, balance and flexibility with these simple lower body strength exercises. Learn how to do heel raises, standing hip extension, side leg raises and more. Loop an exercise band over one ...

Use these weight-training tips to learn how to safely add working out with weights to your arthritis exercise routine. Strength training with weights for begginners can be tricky and tough – ...

How does climate impact people living with arthritis? Learn the best climate for arthritis and how humidity and other weather patterns can affect your joints. There’s no denying it, weather and ...

Trekking poles, traditionally used in Nordic walking, are almost everywhere walkers walk today – and with good reason: Using them burns more calories and has other benefits that regular walking ...

Question: I am a 20-year-old in okay shape and health, but the joints in my upper and lower back and shoulders are always stiff and snap all the time. Are noisy joints the sign of some problem? A: ...

Use these strategies for a successful arthritis walking program whether you’re just starting or trying to stick to a routine. For people of any age with arthritis, walking is especially good medicine.

Excess weight can make OA worse and increase your risk for other health problems. OA has always been the most common type of arthritis, but today, rates are higher than ever. They’ve risen right along ...

Get the tools you need to safely start a workout routine and don’t let arthritis stop you from reaping the rewards of lifelong fitness. Don’t let inexperience, inertia, weight or arthritis hold you ...