| | | |
 Uploading ....
These carefully selected online resources provide more information about acupuncture and arthritis.
Age Page: Arthritis Advice
This fact sheet from The National Institute on Aging, the federal government's foundation for aging research, explains common types of arthritis in an easy-to-understand way. It also provides "warning signs" of arthritis and possible treatment routes.
Arthritis Disease Center | Disease Definitions | Arthritis Disease and Related Conditions
The Arthritis Foundation provides a more in-depth guide to osteoarthritis, the most common form of arthritis. It addresses the disease's causes, common misconceptions, symptoms, risk factors, diagnosis and treatment options. The information mentions current research and statistics on arthritis. The Arthritis Foundation also offers a simple guide to alternative therapies for osteoarthritis.
Alternative Therapies for Traditional Disease States: Osteoarthritis - January 15, 2003 - American Family Physician
Americans spend more money on alternative therapies for osteoarthritis than any other medical condition. American Family Physician, a peer-reviewed academic journal, discusses the effectiveness of alternative medicine for osteoarthritis. The page includes an overview of herbs, supplements and non-drug therapies like acupuncture.
Can Acupuncture Help Relieve Arthritis Pain?
WebMD offers an overview of acupuncture for rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis. The page focuses on what patients experience during acupuncture treatments and commonly asked questions about its effectiveness and pain.
Medem: Medical Library: Living with Osteoarthritis
This page, written by the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, explains lifestyle changes that might help sufferers of osteoarthritis feel less pain and regain functionality. It focuses on protecting joints from further damage, learning more about the condition and how an arthritis sufferer's family may help.
Acupuncture
The University of Maryland Medical Center provides a well-researched introduction to acupuncture for anyone considering treatment. The page discusses the history of acupuncture, its medical basis, different acupuncture styles, treatment plans, side effects and risks, insurance coverage and how to select an arthritis practitioner.
|
|
|
| | | |
|
