Rachel Tavel is a doctor of physical therapy, certified strength and conditioning specialist and writer. She works as a physical therapist in an outpatient orthopedic physical therapy setting and as a ...

Any joint can become arthritic, but the most commonly affected areas of the body are the knees, hands, hips, feet and lower back - getty For many of us, aches and pains, sore joints and stiffness are ...

Early diagnosis of any chronic disease can lead to better management of the condition and better quality of life over the long-term. With an inflammatory arthritis condition such as rheumatoid ...

Many mistake gout for arthritis, delaying proper treatment and worsening the condition. Gout, caused by uric acid crystal ...

Subscribe to The St. Louis American‘s free weekly newsletter for critical stories, community voices, and insights that matter. Sign up (StatePoint) Arthritis in the feet and ankles can produce ...

Psoriatic arthritis (PsA) is a chronic (long-term) condition that includes symptoms of arthritis and psoriasis. Arthritis is a joint condition that causes pain and inflammation, and psoriasis is a ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Patients with foot symptoms demonstrate a higher risk for all-cause mortality than those without foot symptoms.

Arthritis is a widespread condition in the UK, especially among those aged 60 and over. While some level of discomfort can be a natural part of ageing, ongoing or worsening symptoms may indicate a ...

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic autoimmune disease that causes your body’s immune system mistakenly to attack and inflame healthy tissue, especially in the lining of your joints. More than 90 ...

With more than 30 joints in each human foot alone, it’s no surprise this area is a common location of arthritis pain. “The feet bear our body’s entire weight and every step that we take creates a ...