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Founded in 1998, the Arthritis Center at Johns Hopkins is dedicated to providing quality education to patients and healthcare providers alike.

Exercise Tips for Arthritis Patients

February 5, 2019 By Arthritis Center

Dr. Manno informs us on the background of the Johns Hopkins Rheumatology Exercise Center, as research was focused on muscle building exercises and their effects on systemic inflammatory rheumatic disease patients. Exercise Center Overview How Does Exercise Affect my Joints? How Frequently Should I Be Exercising? Should I Lose Weight for Exercise to be Effective? […]

Risks and Benefits of Biologic Medications

February 5, 2019 By Arthritis Center

Victoria Ruffing, RN, BC, Director of Patient Education at the Johns Hopkins Arthritis Center, shares the risks and benefits of biologic for patients and their families. Risks and Benefits of Biologic Medications Side Effects of Biologic Medications Signs and Symptoms of Infection Vaccinations for the Arthritis Patient Safety Aspects of Biologic Medications

How to Manage Flares – Rheumatoid Arthritis

February 5, 2019 By Arthritis Center

Through research, doctors have a clearer understanding of how flares can impact a patient on a personal and emotional level. Dr. Uzma Haque breaks down what an RA Flare could look like and what some possible triggers could include. An Introduction   What Triggers a Rheumatoid Arthritis Flare? Tips on Self-managing a Flare

Complementary & Alternative Medicines for Psoriatic Arthritis

February 5, 2019 By Arthritis Center

There are many complementary & alternative medicines and practices that have been found to be beneficial in curbing arthritis pain, however, you should always be mindful of the potential risks and side effects. In these videos, Dr. Dana DiRenzo and Victoria Ruffing R.N., B.C. discuss the different practices that may be beneficial to a patient with […]

I can’t be a runner because I have Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), right?

June 28, 2016 By Arthritis Center

Dr. Manno discusses running and Rheumatoid Arthritis. Is it an option for the RA patient?

For Exercise to Be Effective, Do I Have to Work Out Seven Days a Week?

June 21, 2016 By Arthritis Center

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?

June 14, 2016 By Arthritis Center

Dr. Rebecca Manno answers if weight loss is necessary for exercise to have health benefits.

I am fatigued, won’t exercise make it worse?

April 13, 2016 By Arthritis Center

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

February 1, 2016 By Arthritis Center

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?

January 19, 2016 By Arthritis Center

Dr. Rebecca Manno of the Johns Hopkins Arthritis Center discusses exercise, joint damage and flares in arthritis patients.

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Exercise Tips for Arthritis Patients

Dr. Manno informs us on the background of the Johns Hopkins Rheumatology Exercise Center, as research was focused on muscle building

Risks and Benefits of Biologic Medications

Victoria Ruffing, RN, BC, Director of Patient Education at the Johns Hopkins Arthritis Center, shares the risks and benefits of biologic for

How to Manage Flares – Rheumatoid Arthritis

Through research, doctors have a clearer understanding of how flares can impact a patient on a personal and emotional level. Dr. Uzma Haque

Complementary & Alternative Medicines for Psoriatic Arthritis

There are many complementary & alternative medicines and practices that have been found to be beneficial in curbing arthritis pain,

I can’t be a runner because I have Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), right?

Dr. Manno discusses running and Rheumatoid Arthritis. Is it an option for the RA patient?

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