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? […]
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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 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
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
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?
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?
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.
