September is Pain Awareness Month. The American Pain Foundation is promoting it with the 2010 Virtual March on Washington: Rallying to Improve Pain Care. This first-ever Virtual March features a “Virtual Video Wall” of people affected by pain (people in pain, caregivers, healthcare professionals and other advocates) telling their story of struggle, hope and inspiration. The […]
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Researchers with the American College of Rheumatology say the use of a cane may help improve the condition of some who suffer from osteoarthritis. In a recent study, a group of men were asked to use a cane as often as they liked for eight weeks. Researches found that mechanical stresses in the knee and less
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Arthritis is one of the disabilities being highlighted by the AgrAbility Project with the University of Missouri Extension. The project has been awarded a four-year federal grant to continue. The project helps farmers remain in agriculture despite physical issues that may otherwise prevent them from continuing in that profession. Read more here.
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