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Article: Osteoarthritis; Treatment.
- Article from:
- NWHRC Health Center - Osteoarthritis
- Article date:
- April 14, 2005
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A successful treatment programs for osteoarthritis may involve a combination of therapies tailored to your needs, lifestyle and health. Osteoarthritis treatment has three general goals:
* control pain through drugs and other measures
* improve joint care through rest and exercise
* maintain an appropriate body weight and achieve a healthy lifestyle
In addition to the guidance of your primary health care professional, you may need care from a physical therapist, a rheumatologist (a physician who specializes in diagnosing and treating disorders that affect the joints, muscles, tendons, ligaments and bones) or a physiatrist (a physician ...