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Pt. 1. Finding out about arthritis
What is arthritis and what can I expect from this book?
What are joints and how do they work?
Is arthritis one disease or several?
Where can I go for help?
How can scientific research help me make choices?
How can arthritis medications help me?
How can I manage my arthritis pain?
How can I stay well and prevent disability?
Why should I exercise?
Pt. 2. Getting healthy and staying well
Keeping your joints mobile and flexible
Building and maintaining your muscle strength
Improving your fitness and endurance
Protecting your joints and conserving energy
Adjusting to the emotional and social impact of arthritis
Enjoying happy and healthy intimate relationships
Making healthy lifestyle choices
Exploring options for joint surgery
Exercising caution about cures and testimonials.
What is arthritis and what can I expect from this book?
What are joints and how do they work?
Is arthritis one disease or several?
Where can I go for help?
How can scientific research help me make choices?
How can arthritis medications help me?
How can I manage my arthritis pain?
How can I stay well and prevent disability?
Why should I exercise?
Pt. 2. Getting healthy and staying well
Keeping your joints mobile and flexible
Building and maintaining your muscle strength
Improving your fitness and endurance
Protecting your joints and conserving energy
Adjusting to the emotional and social impact of arthritis
Enjoying happy and healthy intimate relationships
Making healthy lifestyle choices
Exploring options for joint surgery
Exercising caution about cures and testimonials.