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TABLE OF CONTENTS

  • Chapter One: Arthritis in Focus 11
  • Risk Factors of Arthritis 15
  • Chapter Two: The Symptoms of Arthritis 17
  • Common Symptoms 18
  • Fatigue 19
  • Joint Pains 20
  • Tenderness and Loss of Range of Motion 21
  • Swelling and Stiffness 22
  • Redness and Warmth 23
  • Deformity of Joints 24
  • Limping 25
  • Chapter Three: Common Forms of Arthritis 27
  • Rheumatoid Arthritis 28
  • Osteoarthritis 31
  • Chapter Four: Other Types of Arthritis 37
  • Psoriatic Arthritis 38
  • Gout 43
  • Chapter Five: Causes of Arthritis 49
  • Factors and Causes 50
  • Who Are the People at Risk? 52
  • Chapter Six: Diagnosing Arthritis 55
  • How to Recognize the Early Indications and Signs of Rheumatoid Arthritis 58
  • Early Signs 60
  • Chapter Seven: Complications of Arthritis 63
  • Treating Rheumatoid Arthritis Related Anemia 67
  • Chapter Eight: Remedies and Treatments 69
  • Taking Care of Your Joints 70
  • Medications 71
  • Therapy 72
  • Exercise 73
  • The Dos and Don’ts of Knee Pain 76
  • Replacement Surgery 80
  • A Change in Diet and Eating Habits 82
  • Chapter Nine: Alternative Pain Management 85
  • Shed Those Extra Pounds 87
  • Tai Chi 88
  • Work with Your Physical Therapist 89
  • Self – Management and Discipline 90
  • Acupuncture 91
  • Balneotherapy or Spa Therapy 92
  • Biomechanics and Therapeutic Equipment 93
  • Herbal Remedies 93
  • Chapter Ten: Summary 99
  • Highlights 100
  • Photo Credits 125
  • References 127

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