Every movement we make involves the joints. Walking around the block, waving hi to a friend, even typing on your computer. The constant use of our joints is exactly what makes arthritis (inflammation ...

The seven-year study identifies early warning signs that may allow doctors to detect the disease before it develops, potentially sparing patients years of pain and disability. Scientists have found ...

Rachel Tavel is a doctor of physical therapy, certified strength and conditioning specialist and writer. She works as a physical therapist in an outpatient orthopedic physical therapy setting and as a ...

Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) begins years before symptoms appear. Researchers recently discovered that there are major immune ...

Can children really get arthritis? An expert explains the symptoms, causes, myths and early warning signs of Juvenile ...

Juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) is an umbrella term for various inflammatory arthritis diseases that can cause many different symptoms according to the type. It’s also known as juvenile rheumatoid ...

Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic autoimmune disorder causing inflammation of synovial joints, leading to pain, stiffness, ...

Most of us at one time or another check in with our doctor with some type of joint pain. This becomes increasingly common as we get older. It’s helpful to learn what might be a simple overuse injury ...

Sixty-nine-year-old Mary Anne Laporte was diagnosed with knee arthritis 15 years ago. For years, she kept the pain under control with steroid injections and physical therapy, but when she began to ...

Arthritis in dogs is one of the most common chronic conditions seen in veterinary practice, especially in older dogs. It’s a progressive, degenerative joint disease that can cause joint pain, ...