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Health Care, Therapy and Rehabilitation Services: Arthritis

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National

Arthritis Foundation How to Start an Exercise Program is a low-impact physical activity program proven to reduce pain and decrease stiffness. The routines include gentle range-of-motion exercises that are suitable for every fitness level. On their website, click on �Find a Local Program� to find an Exercise class in your area, or contact your local Arthritis Foundation office by calling 800-283-7800. Or you can order the Take Control With Exercise DVD, on the website or call 800-283-7800.

Center for Disease Control: Arthritis in the Arthritis: The Nation's Leading Cause of Disability section, the CDC discusses the prevalence of arthritis and presents a comprehensive public health approach to reducing the burden of this disease in the United States.

Mayo Clinic - Arthritis . Mayo Clinic colleagues offer information about Arthritis.

Exercise helps ease arthritis pain and stiffness As you consider starting an arthritis exercise program, understand what's within your limits and what level of exercise is likely to give you results. By Mayo Clinic Staff. Exercise is crucial for people with arthritis. It increases strength and flexibility, reduces joint pain, and helps combat fatigue. Of course, when stiff and painful joints are already bogging you down, the thought of walking around the block or swimming a few laps might seem overwhelming. But you don't need to run a marathon or swim as fast as an Olympic competitor to help reduce arthritis symptoms. Even moderate exercise can ease your pain and help you maintain a healthy weight. When arthritis threatens to immobilize you, exercise keeps you moving

State Listings

Arizona

Arizona Pain Specialists located in most major cities in Arizona offer that 95% of patients are able to be treated successfully with nonoperative treatments. The doctors and staff are caring, committed and attentive. The treatments provided are customized to each patent�s individual needs. Patients in pain present with unique stories, and require unique treatments to maximize outcome success. If you or a loved one is in pain and needs pain management Phoenix respects and trusts, call Arizona Pain today at (602) 507-6550. The centers accept over 50 different insurances, including most major commercial along with Medicare, Medicaid, AHCCCS, Workers Compensation, Personal Injury and self pay. Fax: (888) 892-1831 Email them at info@preferredpaincenter.com

Maryland

Johns Hopkins Arthritis Center provides a high-quality, interactive, educational program for healthcare professionals about diseases that cause arthritis and their treatments. This Web site focuses primarily on rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis since these diseases serve as prototypes for inflammatory and degenerative joint diseases, respectively. The website offers disease information, current news, a patient corner, ask the expert, physician orner and research. The Center is located in Maryland. For more information, visit the website.

New York

Hospital for Special Surgery is one of the premier hospitals for orthopaedics, rheumatology, and rehabilitation in the United States. You can find a physician, you will find information on becoming a patient at HSS, what to expect concerning your surgery here, our patient amenities, your rights and responsibilities as a patient, our patient support services, and patient forms. You can also read some of our patients' stories or learn more about our classes and programs. The programs are located in New York, Connecticut, New Jersey and Florida. For more information, visit their website.