morefocus Osteoarthritis http://osteoarthritis.morefocus.com/articles morefocus Information on Osteoarthritis en-us support@morefocus.com support@morefocus.com PHP RSS Feed Generator Self-Care for Osteoarthritis Osteoarthritis sufferers have a number of self-care and alternative therapy options. Learn about self-care for osteoarthritis. http://osteoarthritis.morefocus.com/articles/osteoarthritis-treatments/self-care-for-osteoarthritis.php 12/20/2007 10:38:37 AM Preventing Osteoarthritis While osteoarthritis can't always be prevented, there are steps people can take to protect themselves against developing osteoarthritis. Get tips on osteoarthritis prevention. http://osteoarthritis.morefocus.com/articles/about-osteoarthritis/preventing-osteoarthritis.php 12/20/2007 10:38:21 AM Arthritis Diet and the Importance of Dietary Supplements Arthritis and diet information for those with osteoarthritis, including information on arthritis nutrition and dietary supplements. http://osteoarthritis.morefocus.com/articles/living-with-osteoarthritis/arthritis-and-diet.php 12/20/2007 10:20:57 AM Rehabilitation, Exercise and Osteoarthritis Discusses exercise and osteoarthritis, including information on how exercises, like hydrotherapy, are key to rehabilitation programs. http://osteoarthritis.morefocus.com/articles/osteoarthritis-treatments/exercise-and-osteoarthritis.php 12/20/2007 10:17:06 AM Rheumatoid Athritis, Gout and Other Non-Osteoarthritis Joint Diseases Details some of the more common diseases confused with osteoarthritis, including gout, sciatica, rheumatoid arthritis, and psoriatic arthritis. http://osteoarthritis.morefocus.com/articles/about-osteoarthritis/other-arthritis-diseases.php 12/20/2007 10:16:50 AM Living With Arthritis Doesn't Mean Suffering With Arthtitis Living with arthritis is possible. Includes information on pain relief strategies. http://osteoarthritis.morefocus.com/articles/about-osteoarthritis/living-with-osteoarthritis.php 08/21/2007 13:36:07 PM What is Osteoarthritis? The Scoop on Degenerative Joint Disease Introduces osteoarthritis as a degenerative joint disease that attacks the cartilage. Explains what is arthritis and how degenerative arthritis affects human joints. http://osteoarthritis.morefocus.com/articles/about-osteoarthritis/about-osteoarthritis.php 07/18/2007 14:14:41 PM A Look at Osteoarthritis Treatments Explains the various osteoarthritis treatments, including discussions of prescription arthritis drugs and arthritis medication. http://osteoarthritis.morefocus.com/articles/about-osteoarthritis/osteoarthritis-treatments.php 07/13/2007 08:22:41 AM Causes of Osteoarthritis and Cartilage Deterioration Discusses osteoarthritis causes and the difference between primary osteoarthritis and secondary osteoarthritis. http://osteoarthritis.morefocus.com/articles/about-osteoarthritis/osteoarthritis-causes.php 07/13/2007 08:21:04 AM Remember When Your Grandparents Rubbed Their Knees? The page focuses on arthritis symptoms such as sore joints, bone spurs (osteophytes), and inflammation. The page also discusses the process of diagnosing arthritis. http://osteoarthritis.morefocus.com/articles/about-osteoarthritis/arthritis-symptoms.php 07/13/2007 08:21:04 AM Joint Pain: Effects of Osteoarthritis Discusses how osteoarthritis pain varies from joint to joint. Knee joint pain and sacro-iliac joint pain are explained, as are elbow joint and finger joint problems. http://osteoarthritis.morefocus.com/articles/about-osteoarthritis/joint-pain.php 07/13/2007 08:21:04 AM Exercise and Good Posture Relieve Arthritis Joint Pain Arthritis exercises can help provide arthritis pain relief, help maintain good posture, and lessen joint pain. Specific exercises and tips to help keep you active. http://osteoarthritis.morefocus.com/articles/living-with-osteoarthritis/arthritis-exercises.php 07/13/2007 08:21:04 AM Assistive Technology for Arthritis Sufferers Assistive technology provides mobility aids and tools for arthritis sufferers. Some simple changes and tools for arthritis can help ease the burden on sore joints. http://osteoarthritis.morefocus.com/articles/living-with-osteoarthritis/assistive-technology.php 07/13/2007 08:21:04 AM Over-the-Counter Drugs Used To Treat Osteoarthritis Discusses over-the-counter drugs such as NSAIDs, acetaminophen, and capsaicin. Examines the claims of MSM supplements, glucosamine and chondroitin. http://osteoarthritis.morefocus.com/articles/osteoarthritis-treatments/over-the-counter-medications.php 07/13/2007 08:21:04 AM Prescription Arthritis Medications: NSAIDs and COX-2 Inhibitors Discusses the different prescription medications, including the differences between traditional NSAIDs and COX-2 inhibitors. Also lists possible contraindications. http://osteoarthritis.morefocus.com/articles/osteoarthritis-treatments/osteoarthritis-prescription-medication.php 07/13/2007 08:21:04 AM Viscosupplementation: Hyaluronic Acid Injections in the Knee Viscosupplementation refers to knee injections of hyaluronic acid. The injection consists of either Synvisc or Hyalgan, and may improve knee joint lubrication. http://osteoarthritis.morefocus.com/articles/osteoarthritis-treatments/viscosupplementation.php 07/13/2007 08:21:04 AM The Role of Orthopedic Surgery in Arthritis Treatment Describes the following osteoarthritic surgical options: arthrodesis, osteotomy arthroscopy, and arthroplasty. http://osteoarthritis.morefocus.com/articles/osteoarthritis-treatments/orthopedic-surgery.php 07/13/2007 08:21:04 AM