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Daily Life with Osteoarthritis

Introduction to Osteoarthritis
Treatment & Therapy for Osteoarthritis
More Information
Books & More
Reference by Appointment

Self-management and Practical Aspects

What You Can Do: The Importance of Self-Care and a Good-Health Attitude
National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases - Take care of yourself with education, exercise, diet, and sleep.

How to Care for Yourself
Arthritis Foundation - Advice for making your life easier while living with arthritis.

Managing Osteoarthritis
Merck Source - Tips for daily living, setting up your health care team, managing pain, relaxation techniques, and much more.

Exercise

Introduction to Exercise: Managing Your Arthritis Through Exercise
Arthritis Foundation - Information on appropriate exercise programs with videos and links to local resources.

Aquatic Exercise and Tai Chi
Arthritis Foundation - A look at virtually impact-free exercise choices for people with painful joints.

Emotional & Social Aspects

Pain Center
Arthritis Foundation - Provides clear complete information on controlling pain through understanding, prevention, and management.

Families and Arthritis
UW Medicine - Important principles for families coping with arthritis. Click on other tabs for more help in coping strategies.

Caregiving after an Osteoarthritis Diagnosis
Everyday Health - How to assist someone diagnosed with osteoarthritis.

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