
john’s joints hurt
Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis that can affect many joints throughout the body and is often associated with impairments to joint mobility. It frequently causes chronic pain, which could progress as the disease worsens, impacting the ability of the patient to function in their daily activities. Recommended treatment approaches include conservative management, behavioral modifications, medication management, physical therapy and exercise. Do you know what you can do to help a patient with osteoarthritis?
Podcasts
Pain Know-How
From Mechanisms to Treatment, Dr. Jack Berger discusses fibromyalgia and the options for providers and patients
Media Snippets
Osteoarthritis Overview
Listen to Dr. Stephanie Van as she provides an overview of Osteoarthritis
Intro to Rheumatoid Disease
Listen to Dr. Cora Dong, MD, Pain Medicine specialist, as she shares general characteristics of Rheumatoid diseases:
Blogs
Keck School News
Have Knee Osteoarthritis? Start Moving!
Keck School News
How to Manage Chronic Joint Pain in the Workplace
Keck School News
Managing Chronic Pain with a Mind-Body Physical Activity Program