Dr. Manno discusses running and Rheumatoid Arthritis. Is it an option for the RA patient?
About Arthritis Center
For Exercise to Be Effective, Do I Have to Work Out Seven Days a Week?
Dr. Manno dispels the myth that you have to workout hours a day, seven days a week for exercise to be beneficial.
Don’t I Have to Lose Weight for Exercise to Have Health Benefits?
Dr. Rebecca Manno answers if weight loss is necessary for exercise to have health benefits.
I am fatigued, won’t exercise make it worse?
When it comes to exercise, an area of concern for some patients is fatigue, doesn’t exercise make you more tired? Here is what Dr. Manno has to say about exercise and fatigue. Exercise can actually improve energy, decrease fatigue, and improve sleep. Sometimes getting started is the hardest part. Once exercise has been incorporated into […]
Signs and Symptoms of Infection with Biologic Medications
Biologic medications alter your immune system putting you at a higher risk for serious infection. Here are some of the signs and symptoms of infections.
Will Exercise Cause Damage to My Joints or Cause a Flare?
Dr. Rebecca Manno of the Johns Hopkins Arthritis Center discusses exercise, joint damage and flares in arthritis patients.
Patient Perspectives: Meet Pam
Pam shares some thoughts on working with the team at the Arthritis Center and the importance of research to her and others.
Arthritis Health Tip – Losing Weight with Knee Pain
Dr. Rebecca Manno, Director of the Johns Hopkins Rheumatology Exercise Center answers the question; “My doctor told me to lose weight but I can’t exercise because my knees hurt, what can I do?”
Dental Tips for the Rheumatoid Arthritis Patient
Key Points Sjögren’s syndrome can cause inflammation damaging the glands that secrete fluids such as salivary glands. This can lead to cavities through the mouth, severe oral dryness, difficulty eating, and even tooth loss Arthritis can affect the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) that opens and closes the mouth sometimes making it painful to open and close […]
Patient Perspective – Meet Julie
Julie shares her experiences with the Arthritis Center team and the importance of participating in research.
