Arthritis and Exercise
The amount and form of exercise recommended for sufferers of arthritis will depend on the specific details of joints involved.
National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS)’s Articles in the Psychology and Therapy Reference Materials Library
National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS) has published the following articles in the Psychology and Therapy Reference Materials Library.
This list is sorted alphabetically.
Arthritis and Rheumatic Disease Q&A
This fact sheet answers basic questions about arthritis and rheumatic diseases. The National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS) has other fact sheets and booklets that provide more information about specific forms of arthritis and rheumatic diseases. NIAMS also has information about exercise and arthritis, pain and arthritis, and diet and arthritis. If you have further questions after reading this information, you may wish to discuss them with your doctor.
Arthritis Diagnosis
Sufferers of arthritis and rheumatic diseases experience pain, swelling and stiffness in joints, tendons, ligaments, bones, and muscles.
Fibromyalgia Q&A
If you suffer from fibromyalgia, sometimes called fibrositis, you may experience widespread musculoskeletal pain, fatigue, and tender points; also see the separate page “Fibromyalgia Research”.
Fibromyalgia Research
If you suffer from fibromyalgia, sometimes called fibrositis, you may experience widespread musculoskeletal pain, fatigue, and tender points; also see the separate “Fibromyalgia Q&A”.
