the bare bones of arthritis
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Arthritis affects one out of every five Americans – an estimated 52.5 million people – and is the leading cause of disability in the nation. The condition itself can make it difficult and painful to conduct even the most mundane daily tasks such as walking, climbing stairs, using a computer, or brushing your teeth. The term “arthritis” encompasses over 100 rheumatic conditions that impact the body’s joints, causing pain and inflammation to those who suffer with it.TRANSCRIPT
Arthritis is America's #1 cause of disability
The Bare Bones of
Facts & Tips You Can Flex
The most common form of arthritis - osteoarthritis (OA) - is most prevalent in people over 60.
Arthritis is one of the oldest diseases known to man and has been discovered in the remains of people who lived over 500,000 years ago.
Did you know?
67,000,000 Americans are anticipated
to have arthritis
By 2030,1 in 20 U.S. workers face limitations due to arthritis
1 in 9 U.S. adults with arthritis report limitations on their social life and feel that they are unable to participate in activites like shopping, going to movies, visiting friends, etc.11%
1 in 3 U.S. adults with arthritis report having anxiety or depression33%
5%
60.7%
of diagnosed casesare female
39.3%
of diagnosed casesare male
children in the U.S.are living with
juvenile arthritis
300,000Approximately
Annual number of joint replacements:
Annual expense of arthritis treatment and associated costs:
$86,200,000,000
Common types of exercises recommended for arthritis:
Range-of-motionexercises
Strengtheningexercises
Aerobicexercises
Gentle exerciselike yoga and tai chi
52,500,000Americans, or 1 in every 5 adults
are affected by arthritis
Today, an estimated
As our nation’s population ages, theprevalence is expected to increase
The word arthritis actually means joint inflammation, but the term has adopted a wider meaning. In public health, arthritis is used as an umbrella term for more than 100 rheumatic diseases and conditions that affect joints, the tissues which surround joints and other connective tissue.
Arthritis-related joint problems include pain, stiffness,inflammation and damage to joint cartilage and surrounding
structures. This damage can interfere with themost basic of daily tasks such as walking,
climbing stairs, using a computer, preparing foodor even brushing your teeth.
RHEUMATOIDARTHRITIS (RA) FIBROMYALGIA OSTEOARTHRITIS (OA)GOUT
MILLION1. 5
MILLION27
MILLION3 MILLION
5Diagnosis in the United States by the numbers:
The most common forms of arthritis in the Unites States are rheumatoid arthritis, gout, fibromyalgia and osteoarthritis.
The focus of treatment for arthritis is to control pain, minimize joint damage, and improve or maintain function and quality of life. According to the American College of Rheumatology, the treatment of arthritis might involve the following:
Medication
Nonpharmacologictherapies
Physical therapy
Splints or jointassistive aids
Patient education and support
Weight loss
Surgery
Occupationaltherapy
Getting enough rest, doing the right exercise, eating a healthy, well-balanced diet, and learning the right way to use and protect your joints are keys to living with any kind of arthritis.
You might have some type of arthritis if you have:
If any one of these symptoms lasts more than 2 weeks, if you have a fever, feel physically ill, suddenly have a swollen joint, or have problems using your joint – see your doctor right away.
Warmth andredness in a joint
Ongoing joint pain Joint stiffness
Joint swelling
Tenderness orpain when
touching a joint
Problems usingor moving a
joint normally
Recent studies have shown that moderate physical activity 5 or more days a week can help to relieve arthritis pain and stiffness and give you more energy. An activity that produces a slight increase in heart rate or breathing is considered moderate physical activity. Exercise can help:
Strengthen musclesaround joints
Maintainbone strength
Promoterestful sleep
Increase strengthand energy
Retain normaljoint movement
Reduce pressureon joints by
losing ormaintaining weight
Keep bone andcartilage healthy
Talk to your doctorRemember, pain and arthritis do not have to be part of growing older. You can work with your doctor to safely lessen the pain and stiffness and to prevent more serious damage to your joints.
The National Institute on Aging (NIA) has created the Go4Life® campaign to help you start and stick with a safe exercise program.
visit: www.nia.nih.gov/Go4Lifeto find exercises, tip sheets, personal success stories, and more!
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