Arthritis Therapy
Intervention programs offered for arthritis and other rheumatic diseases
Published in Medical Letter on the CDC and FDA, March 23rd, 2003
"Disability reduction or prevention programs for people with arthritis and other rheumatic conditions reduce long-term pain and disability but reach only a fraction of their target audience. Few public health professionals are aware of these programs or their benefits. The objective of this study is to review and describe packaged (ready-to-use) arthritis self-management education and exercise/physical activity programs that have had at least preliminary evaluation," researchers in the United States report.
"Nine intervention programs (five...
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