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Spring is in the air! A period of time when being outdoors rejuvenates the soul after a long, cold and snowy winter! And of course it is the perfect time to commence your gardening activities—planting, pruning, weeding, watering and lawn care.

Bathroom Safety with Arthritis: Serious accidents and falls can occur in the bathroom when showering, bathing, or toileting. Your bathroom can easily be converted to suit your needs if you have arthritis. The aim is to make it as safe as possible and to minimize the stress on your joints.

Osteoporosis: A condition where the bones become more fragile and there is an increased risk of bone fractures, such as the hip, spine or wrists—it is considered a form of arthritis, and affects 53 million people in the U.S. alone.

Joint replacement surgery is usually the last step in the treatment process for those who have not responded well to physical therapy and/or medications. With newer technologies, knuckle replacements that was spearheaded in the 1950’s, can also help those who suffer from hand deformities, pain and loss of movement due to RA.

Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS): An inflammatory arthritic condition that typically affects the spine and back. The joints and ligaments become inflamed which results in pain and stiffness.

More than 50 million people in the U.S. are afflicted with some type of arthritis — 1 in 4 people over age 18, and 300,000 babies and children who also suffer from various rheumatic conditions.