The Arthritis Action Program; An Integrated Plan of Traditional and Complementary Therapies

by Dr. Michael E. Weinblatt; Harvard Medical School

• ISBN13: 9780684868028
• ISBN10: 0684868024
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2000-11-09
• Publisher: Free Press

Summary

This eye-opening, multifaceted approach to fighting arthritis -- written by the President of the American Academy of Rheumatology -- includes leading-edge information on exercise, alternative medicine, diet, and new medications.

Table of Contents

Introduction	13	(2)
Arthritis: You Can Do Something About It	15	(4)
Why Good Joints Go Bad	19	(12)
Protecting Yourself	31	(23)
Getting Help	54	(22)
Treating Pain and Inflammation	76	(32)
Taking Charge of Osteoarthritis	108	(25)
Taking Charge of Rheumatoid Arthritis	133	(32)
Taking Charge of Other Types of Arthritis	165	(36)
Coping with Conditions That Mimic Arthritis	201	(17)
The Essential Adjuncts---Physical and Occupational Therapy	218	(33)
Complementary Therapies	251	(29)
Living with Arthritis	280	(24)
The Miracles of Surgery	304	(19)
Putting It All Together	323	(8)
Appendix A Organizations That Can Provide More Information	331	(2)
Appendix B For Further Reading or More Information	333	(2)
Illustrations and Tables Credits	335	(2)
Index	337