For sufferers of arthritis and those who care for them, this is a practical programme of tested techniques for reducing pain and increasing dexterity. It includes information on all available arthritis medicines.
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Kate Lorig, R.N., Dr.P.H., directs the Arthritis Self-Management Patient Education Project at the Stanford University Arthritis Center. James F. Fries, M.D., is Professor of Medicine at Stanford University.
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This review is from: The Arthritis Helpbook: A Tested Self-Management Program for Coping with Arthritis and Fibromyalgia (Paperback)
I was surprised that I am only the second reviewer of this book. I have suffered from arthritis for almost 20 years and fibromyalgia even longer -though I haven't hit 50.
This book is well written. The manner of presentation makes information available to anyone regardless of their medical awareness or exposure to what arthritis and fibromyalgia and related conditions and its impact on their body. The book states things in layman's terms and how conditions impact various body parts and its overall effect on movement. Yes, exercise is addressed and for good reason, anyone with these conditions knows how painful it is to move and "exercise" often becomes the dirty eight letter word. What I like is that the exercises are simple and doable in your home on a flat surface (which could be your bed- I have great difficulty bending over so getting on the floor and expecting to get up is frightening). The book has many illustrations and photos so that you are assured you are doing each exercise properly. There are even charts to plot your progress. The book also shows how you can change how you do household and lifestyle tasks to utilize basic physics to alleviate the trauma to your body. Frankly, this is the best compilation I have found over all these years. I have done research on the internet, with other books, magazines and even information from my rheumatologist and neurologist. I find that the suggestions here are easily adaptable into my daily life and commend the author for creating a manual that can improve the lives of others. Buy this book and change your life!
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This book was recomended by my Dr. It is full of very helpful info.
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The very word evokes a specter of fear and pain. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
most people with arthritis, many people with arthritis, person with arthritis, taking full doses, arthritis care, severe rheumatoid arthritis Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Arthritis Foundation, New York, Arthritis Society, United States, Perseus Books, Stanford University, Disease Prevention, Bull Publishing, Palo Alto, The Health Promotion Resource Center, Back Kick, Fitness Record, Reason Sunrise Stretch, Take Care of Yourself Health Guide New!
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The very word evokes a specter of fear and pain. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
most people with arthritis, many people with arthritis, person with arthritis, taking full doses, arthritis care, severe rheumatoid arthritis Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Arthritis Foundation, New York, Arthritis Society, United States, Perseus Books, Stanford University, Disease Prevention, Bull Publishing, Palo Alto, The Health Promotion Resource Center, Back Kick, Fitness Record, Reason Sunrise Stretch, Take Care of Yourself Health Guide New!
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- Take Care Of Yourself: The Complete Illustrated Guide To Medical Self-care, Sixth Edition by Donald M. Vickery on 5 pages
- Chronic Muscle Pain by Paul Davidson on page 6, and page 31
- The Relaxation Response by Herbert Benson on page 234, and page 244
- Chronic Muscle Pain Syndrome: The 7-step Plan to Recognize And Treat It -- And Feel Better All over by Paul Davidson on page 6, and page 31
- How Many? (Slide and See Books) by Rh Value Publishing on page 51, and Back Matter
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- The Arthritis Action Program: An Integrated Plan of Traditional and Complementary Therapies by Dr. Michael E. Weinblatt in Back Matter
- Senior Moments by Jacqueline D. Byrd on page 170
- Rheumatoid Arthritis: Plan to Win by Cheryl Koehn in Back Matter
- Living with Rheumatoid Arthritis (Johns Hopkins Press Health Book) by Dr. Tammi L. Shlotzhauer MD on page 86
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