Wrap - Up

In creating the blog, I hoped to share basic information about arthritis with an emphasis on osteoarthritis. This included answering the questions (1) What is osteoarthritis? (2) Who gets arthritis? and (3) How can osteoarthritis be treated?  As an occupational therapist, I often see patients whose activities are very limited due to arthritis. This disease can be life-changing and the disease process is difficult to explain. 

As America ages, the number of people affected by this disease will grow.  Research continues in new treatments and remedies for osteoarthritis but there is no known cure. In addition to traditional medicines, many people find relief through alternative therapies such as acupuncture, yoga and nutritional supplements. Energy conservation and joint protection techniques are also important means to manage the pain and joint stiffness that accompanies osteoarthritis. As we have learned through our class presentations, exercise and proper nutrition are common components of a healthy lifestyle. Not surprising, they are also valuable weapons in the fight against arthritis.   

I hope these blog postings have provided some useful information about this most common form of arthritis.

Thank you for your comments. I have enjoyed this blogging experience.