Arthritis

Arthritis

Inflammation of bone joints, usually accompanied by pain, swelling, and sometimes change in structure. There are over 100 types of arthritis.

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Musculoskeletal system

Health care; Arthritis

The complex system involving the body's muscles and skeleton and including the joints, ligaments, tendons and nerves.

National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS)

The institute within the National Institutes of Health whose mission is to support research into the causes, treatment, and prevention of arthritis and musculoskeletal and skin diseases, the training ...

Occupational therapist

Health care; Arthritis

A professional trained to help people develop skills for tasks and activities related to daily life, such as using facilities and objects around the house and the job. Occupational therapists can ...

Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)

Health care; Arthritis

A class of medications that work to reduce pain, fever and inflammation by blocking substances called prostaglandins. Some NSAIDs are available over the counter. About a dozen more are available with ...

Occupational therapist (OT)

Health care; Arthritis

A licenced healthcare professional trained to evaluate the impact of arthritis on daily activities. OTs can help devise easier ways to perform activities that reduce stress on joints and can ...

Obesity

Health care; Arthritis

The state of being at least 20 percent over ideal body weight. Obesity is a risk factor for some forms of arthritis, including osteoarthritis and gout, as well as diabetes, cardiovascular disease and ...