Types of Arthritis
This is the most common type of arthritis, caused by wear and tear on the joints.
Osteoarthritis
The most common symptom of arthritis, felt in the joints.
Joint Pain
What age group increases your risk of osteoarthritis?
Older adults
This lifestyle activity helps keep joints flexible and reduce stiffness.
Exercise
Reduced endurance, limited mobility, or pain impacts what occupational performance (according to the slide show)
Work.
Categories determined by the presence of antibodies
Seropositive and Seronegative
This common RA symptom makes people feel constantly tired, even with rest.
Fatigue
True or False?
About 300,000 children in the US have Arthritis.
True
True or False
Losing weight can lower the risk of arthritis.
True
Less participation in hobbies, sports, or social activities affects what occupational performance?
Leisure
This autoimmune disease causes joint inflammation and deformity.
Rheumatoid arthritis
Unlike osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis may appear quickly over this time span.
A few weeks to a few months
Women are more likely than men to develop this type of arthritis.
Rheumatoid arthritis
What OTC drug can help with arthritis pain management?
Mortin/ibuprofen
Difficulty with dressing, bathing, grooming, feeding affects what occupational performance (according to the slideshow)
Self-care