Arthritis

Overview

Alberta Health Services

• Healthy Eating for Arthritis

American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons

• Arthritis

American College of Rheumatology

• I’ve Just Been Diagnosed. Now What?
• Sharing Your Diagnosis with Others
• Importance of Following Your Treatment Plan
• Genetics and Rheumatic Disease
• Managing your Rheumatic Disease
• The Immune System and Its Link to Rheumatic Disease
• Pregnancy and Rheumatic Disease
• Exercise and Arthritis
• Sex and Arthritis

Arthritis Research Canada

• Educational Videos

Arthritis Society

• About Arthritis
• Arthritis Types (A-Z)
• Treatment & Prevention
• Living Well
• Medications to Manage Arthritis Pain
• Medication Reference Guide
• Past Webinars
• Self-Advocacy Toolkit

Canadian Institute for the Relief of Pain and Disability

• Arthritis

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (United States)

• Arthritis Types
• Physical Activity for Arthritis

Dietitians of Canada

• Arthritis FAQ
• Arthritis: Five Common Myths Are Busted
• Arthritis: Here’s What You Need to Know

Government of Canada

• Most Common Types of Arthritis
• Arthritis Risk Factors
• Reduce the Risks of Developing Some Types of Arthritis
• Living with Arthritis
• Arthritis Facts & Myths

John Hopkins Arthritis Center (United States)

• Patient Corner
• Yoga Poses for Arthritis Patients

Mayo Clinic (United States)

• Arthritis
• Exercise Helps Ease Arthritis Pain and Stiffness
• Arthritis Pain: Do’s and Don’ts

National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (United States)

• Information for Consumers About Arthritis

National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (United States)

• Arthritis: Basics
• Arthritis: In-Depth

University Health Network

• How to Protect Your Joints: For People with Arthritis

UpToDate for Patients

• Arthritis (Beyond the Basics)
• Arthritis and Exercise (The Basics) (Available upon request)
• Arthritis and Exercise (Beyond the Basics)

Rheumatoid Arthritis

American College of Rheumatology

• Rheumatoid Arthritis
• Rheumatoid Arthritis: Frequently Asked Questions

Arthritis Research Canada

• Decision Aid: Rheumatoid Arthritis: Is Methotrexate Right for You?

Arthritis Society

• Rheumatoid Arthritis

Canadian Early Arthritis Cohort

• Information about Rheumatoid Arthritis

Cochrane Musculoskeletal Group (United States)

• Decision Aid: Should I Take Abatacept (Orencia®) for Rheumatoid Arthritis?
• Decision Aid: Should I Take Rtanercept (Enbrel®) for Rheumatoid Arthritis?
• Decision Aid: Should I Take tocilizumab (Actemra®) for Rheumatoid Arthritis?
• Decision Aid: Should I Take Methotrexate (Rheumatrex®) Alone or with Other Disease Modifying Anti-Rheumatic Drugs for Rheumatoid Arthritis?
• Decision Aid: I Have Never Taken Medication for Rheumatoid Arthritis Before. Should I Take Methotrexate (Rheumatrex®) Alone or with Other Disease Modifying Anti-Rheumatic Drugs for Rheumatoid Arthritis?

Genetics Home Reference (United States)

• Rheumatoid Arthritis

HealthLink BC

• Rheumatoid Arthritis
• Managing Rheumatoid Arthritis

Johns Hopkins Arthritis Center (United States)

• Rheumatoid Arthritis (Video Series)

Lab Tests Online (United States)

• Rheumatoid Arthritis

Mayo Clinic (United States)

• Rheumatoid Arthritis Pain: Tips for Protecting Your Joints
• Rheumatoid Arthritis: Can Diet Affect Symptoms?

Merck Manual — Consumer Version (United States)

• Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (United States)

• Rheumatoid Arthritis: In Depth

National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (United States)

• Rheumatoid Arthritis: Basics
• Rheumatoid Arthritis: In-Depth

Patient.info (United Kingdom)

• Rheumatoid Arthritis

UpToDate for Patients

• Rheumatoid Arthritis (The Basics) (Available upon request)
• Rheumatoid Arthritis Symptoms and Diagnosis (Beyond the Basics)
• Rheumatoid Arthritis Treatment (Beyond the Basics)
• Rheumatoid Arthritis and Pregnancy (The Basics) (Available upon request)
• Rheumatoid Arthritis and Pregnancy (Beyond the Basics)
• Disease-Modifying Antirheumatic Drugs (DMARDs) (The Basics) (Available upon request)
• Disease-Modifying Antirheumatic Drugs (DMARDs) (Beyond the Basics)

Osteoarthritis

American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons

• Osteoarthritis
• Osteoarthritis of the Hip
• Osteoarthritis of the Elbow

American College of Rheumatology

• Osteoarthritis

Arthritis Society

• Osteoarthritis

Cochrane Musculoskeletal Group (United States)

• Decision Aid: What Are My Options for Managing Hip or Knee Osteoarthritis?
• Decision Aid: Should I Have Transcutaneous Electrostimulation (TENS) for Osteoarthritis (OA) in My Knee?
• Decision Aid: Should I Have Ultrasound Treatment for Osteoarthritis (OA) in My Knee?

HealthLink BC

• Osteoarthritis

Lab Tests Online (United States)

• Osteoarthritis

Merck Manual — Consumer Version (United States)

• Osteoarthritis (OA)

National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (United States)

• Osteoarthritis: In Depth
• 6 Things You Should Know About Dietary Supplements for Osteoarthritis

National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (United States)

• Osteoarthritis: Basics
• Osteoarthritis: In-Depth

Patient.info (United Kingdom)

• Osteoarthritis

UpToDate for Patients

• Osteoarthritis (The Basics) (Available upon request)
• Osteoarthritis Symptoms and Diagnosis (Beyond the Basics)
• Osteoarthritis Treatment (Beyond the Basics)
• Shoulder Osteoarthritis Treatment (Beyond the Basics)

Childhood/Juvenile Arthritis

Montreal Children’s Hospital

• 6 Facts about Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis
• Childhood Arthritis Is Not a Myth

About Kids Health

• About Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA)

American Academy of Pediatrics

• Arthritis

American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons

• Juvenile Arthritis

American College of Rheumatology

• Juvenile Arthritis

Arthritis Society

• Childhood Arthritis

Genetics Home Reference (United States)

• Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis

HealthLink BC

• Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis

KidsHealth (United States)

• What Is Arthritis?

Lab Tests Online (United States)

• Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis

Mayo Clinic (United States)

• Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis

Merck Manual — Consumer Version (United States)

• Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA)

National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (United States)

• Juvenile Arthritis: Basics
• Juvenile Arthritis: In-Depth

UpToDate for Patients

• Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (The Basics) (Available upon request)

Related Topics

• Spondyloarthritis
• Gout
• Lupus
• Fibromyalgia
• Pain

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