Prevention
Fact or Fiction:
Loosing and maintaning a healthy weight is one method to prevent or delay osteoarthritis.
Fact: Loosing weight reduces pressure on wieght bearing joints such as the knees and hips.
The chances of developing osteoarthritis increase with what?
Age
Pain caused by osteoarthritis ____________ with activity.
worsens
What can increase endurance and strengthen muscles around your joints?
Exercise!
What are the best treatments for osteoarthritis?
Medications, including OTC, physical therapy and surgery
Fact or Fiction:
The best way to prevent arthritis is to take it easy. If I don't do too much I won't risk hurting myself.
Fiction: For optimal joint health, it's recommended that people perform 30 minutes of moderately strenuous exercise at least 5 days a week. Staying in one place for an extended amount of time can cause joints to stiffen and become painful.
People who have suffered a broken bone or have been in an accident are more likely to develop osteoarthritis due to?
Injury
Osteoarthritis usually affects joints on __________ side of the body.
One
Who can you reach out to for support, to better cope with osteoarthritis?
Support groups-Osteoarthritis foundation can provide resources.
What is the most used over-the-counter NSAID?
Ibuprofen or Advil
Fact or Fiction
examples of a recommended low impact exercises include walking, biking and swimming
Fact
Other low impact exercises exercise groups, water aerobics and dancing
An excess of this can put added strain on joints and cause inflammation
Weight
Stiffness caused by osteoarthritis __________ with rest.
Increases
Who specializes in nutrition, that can help you plan out a healthier way of eating?
Dietician
What are the two best analgesics used to treat pain?
capsaicin and acetaminophen
Fact or Fiction:
Stretching and flexibility exercises offer no benefit
Fiction
Doing daily flexibility exercises helps to improve or maintain range of motion allowing people to continue with daily activities
Doing certain movements repeatedly can cause what type of damage to a joint?
Overuse
Name 1 of 2 types of nodules caused by osteoarthritis.
Heberden's or Bouchard's nodules
Name an exercise that is helpful for people living with osteoarthritis.
Swimming, yoga, biking, walking and the elliptical.
What food can help to treat osteoarthritis?
Foods rich in antioxidants. Vegetables, fruit, Salmon, Walnuts, flax seed, ginger and tumeric
Fact or Fiction:
There are some occupations that can cause stress damage to joints
Fact:
Certain occupations require uninterupted repetitive movement or task, overexertion, unnatural or awkward movements and improper posture.
What are responsible for causing genetic disorders that can affect collagen production, resulting in osteoarthritis?
Genes
What is known as a grating sensation caused by loose cartilage in the joint cavity and can cause stiffness?
Crepitation
What holistic treatment uses hair-thin needles, that lessens pain and stiffness in the knee joints?
Acupuncture
What are some natural alternative treatments for osteoarthritis?
Nutritional supplements, accupuncture or acupressure, massage, relaxation techniques and hydrotherapy