Care of arthritis in the older adult (Springer Pub., 2002)
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Includes bibliographical references and index
Arthritic Diseases and Related Conditions -- Osteoarthritis / Patricia Birchfield -- Rheumatoid Arthritis / Ann Schmidt Luggen -- Gouty Arthritis / Sue E. Meiner -- Polymyalgia Rheumatica and Giant Cell Arteritis / Laurie Kennedy-Malone -- Cervical and Lumbar Disk Problems / Sue E. Meiner -- Osteoporosis / Patricia Mezinskis -- Managing Arthritis -- Assessing and Managing Pain / Ann Schmidt Luggen -- Exercise and Physical Therapy / Barbara Resnick -- Patient Teaching Tools and Self-Help Techniques: Focus on Cultural Diversity / Ann Mabe Newman -- Quality of Life Issues / Phyllis J. Atkinson -- Alternative and Complementary Therapies / Mary R. Painter-Romanello -- Participating in Sports with Arthritis / Catherine A. Hill
Annotation Practical tips on nursing management, self care, and the importance of exercise are a focus throughout this concise guide