Arthritis Awareness Week – Diagnosis
Do you think there is a possibility you could have a type of arthritis? Did the symptoms in yesterday’s post sound familiar to you? If yes, it is important to visit your primary care physician or a...
View ArticleArthritis Awareness Week – Treatment & Management
After an arthritis diagnosis, the next step is to create a treatment program. The goal for a treatment program is to decrease joint pain, improve mobility, and help with the completion of day to day...
View ArticleArthritis Awareness Week – Common Myths
MYTH: Arthritis is a single condition. TRUTH: Arthritis is a term that encompasses many different illnesses, not one single condition. MYTH: Arthritis is more of a nuisance than an illness. TRUTH:...
View ArticleArthritis Awareness Week – OSMS Rheumatology Department
As our Arthritis Awareness Week comes to an end, we wanted to share the resources that OSMS has for our arthritis patients. OSMS has a full service rheumatology department, with two rheumatologists,...
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I’m Back | April Newsletter
There is a lot of exciting news in April’s newsletter! The I’m Back campaign is back, so request your FREE shirt today, you only have this month. The Walk to Cure Arthritis is right around the corner...
View ArticleIs it Time for a New Joint?
3 Steps to Help You Decide You finally saw an orthopedic doctor about the pain you’ve felt in your knees for the past several months. After an exam and some tests, your doctor says you have...
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Juvenile Arthritis: A Q&A with Pediatric Rheumatologist, Dr. Paul Tuttle
If you had to describe a person with arthritis, most people would probably start by saying “someone 55, maybe even 60 years, or older.” And while more than 50 million adults do have arthritis – and...
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Yes, Staying Active with Arthritis is Possible
Knee pain, hip pain…any joint pain can significantly impact your motivation to exercise. You may even think that exercise could make your arthritis worse. But staying active with arthritis is possible....
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What Does a Rheumatologist Do?
July is Juvenile Arthritis Awareness Month. Back in May, we published an interview with Dr. Paul Tuttle explaining what juvenile arthritis is. Now, we want to explain why a rheumatologist is the best...
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3 Common Places with Hidden Fall Risks (and how to avoid them)
According to the National Council on Aging, nearly one-third of adults over the age of 65 experience a fall each year. These falls result in more than two million injuries from minor sprains or strains...
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Event: Arthritis of the Hand and Wrist
Join OSMS physicians Dr. Paul Tuttle and Dr. Benjamin Zellner to learn about the impact arthritis can have on the hands and wrists. They will discuss the symptoms and treatments for common forms of...
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“Do I have arthritis?”
Only a physician can give you a definite “yes” or “no” to the question, “Do I have arthritis?” However, it’s important to understand what arthritis is and what the symptoms are so you know when it’s...
View Article10 Common Questions People Ask After Joint Replacement Surgery
Dr. James Grace, orthopedic surgeon, answers 10 of the most common questions people ask after having a joint replacement. See all of our educational videos here.
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The Benefits of Yoga
Since September is National Yoga Month, we talked with a couple of local instructors to learn more about the many benefits of yoga. Some of the most commonly talked about benefits are the physical...
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How Orthopedics and Physical Therapy Work Together
Since October is National Physical Therapy Month, we wanted to discuss the important role physical therapy plays in the treatment and recovery of many of the injuries and conditions that we care for at...
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Juvenile Arthritis: A Q&A with Pediatric Rheumatologist, Dr. Paul Tuttle
If you had to describe a person with arthritis, most people would probably start by saying someone 55, maybe even 60 years, or older. And while more than 50 million adults do have arthritis and your...
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Yes, Staying Active with Arthritis is Possible
Knee pain, hip pain any joint pain can significantly impact your motivation to exercise. You may even think that exercise could make your arthritis worse. But staying active with arthritis is possible....
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What Does a Rheumatologist Do?
July is Juvenile Arthritis Awareness Month. Back in May, we published an interview with Dr. Paul Tuttle explaining what juvenile arthritis is. Now, we want to explain why a rheumatologist is the best...
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3 Common Places with Hidden Fall Risks (and how to avoid them)
According to the National Council on Aging, nearly one-third of adults over the age of 65 experience a fall each year. These falls result in more than two million injuries from minor sprains or strains...
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Event: Arthritis of the Hand and Wrist
Join OSMS physicians Dr. Paul Tuttle and Dr. Benjamin Zellner to learn about the impact arthritis can have on the hands and wrists. They will discuss the symptoms and treatments for common forms of...
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