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People with arthritis take part in pioneering research that improves quality of life for future generations, reports Dr Stephanie Ling
A rheumatoid arthritis diagnosis today has vastly different implications than it did in the past. That’s because we have a deeper understanding of the condition and have developed much better medication – including biologics – to control it. But there is still further to go. We know biologics change lives. Yet they work better for some people than others, and some biologics don’t work on some people at all. Why?
Hand therapists are invaluable for people with inflammatory arthritis, outlines Christy Fowler
Hand therapists are speciality trained occupational therapists and physiotherapists. They are involved in the management of hand injuries and disorders using exercise, splints, wound care and education. Advance practice hand therapists may also diagnose and treat common hand disorders with injections and interpretation of X-rays. When it comes to arthritis in particular, hand therapists form an integral part of the rheumatology team.
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