Living Arthritis-Free: A Practical Guide to Relieving Joint Pain
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Living Arthritis-Free: A Practical Guide to Relieving Joint Pain
19.99 €
Many people think of arthritis as a single disease, but this is not the case. This general term covers several types of joint disorders that cause pain, stiffness, tissue damage, and loss of function. Dr. Lynn S. Peterson, a rheumatologist and general practitioner at the renowned Mayo Clinic, described the main forms of inflammatory arthritis and proposed effective treatment strategies.
With this book, you will:
- Expand your understanding of osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis by discovering the latest advances in this field;
- Find accessible and detailed instructions to help you recognize the signs and understand the risks of various forms of arthritis;
- Learn about modern treatment options for joint stiffness and pain, including surgical procedures, physical therapy, and integrative medicine;
- Become familiar with the latest drug developments, particularly biologic antirheumatic drugs that modify the course of the disease;
- You'll be amazed at how important lifestyle, nutrition, physical and daily activity, and psychosomatics play in disease management.
You'll also learn which specialists you should consult based on your complaints, what questions your doctor might ask you during an appointment, and what you should ask your surgeon if surgery is necessary.
With this book, you will:
- Expand your understanding of osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis by discovering the latest advances in this field;
- Find accessible and detailed instructions to help you recognize the signs and understand the risks of various forms of arthritis;
- Learn about modern treatment options for joint stiffness and pain, including surgical procedures, physical therapy, and integrative medicine;
- Become familiar with the latest drug developments, particularly biologic antirheumatic drugs that modify the course of the disease;
- You'll be amazed at how important lifestyle, nutrition, physical and daily activity, and psychosomatics play in disease management.
You'll also learn which specialists you should consult based on your complaints, what questions your doctor might ask you during an appointment, and what you should ask your surgeon if surgery is necessary.
See also:
- All books by the publisher
- All books by the author
- All books in the series Immunity: Playing Against Your Own. Global Discoveries on Autoimmune Diseases