We believe it is important for our patients to participate fully in and share responsibility for their health care. This self-empowerment is especially important in optimizing the outcome of chronic illnesses such as arthritis. Shortened life expectancy and diminished quality of life can occur despite successful treatment of arthritis pain and inflammation if attention is not paid to issues important to general well-being. Therefore cardiac risk reduction, weight control, smoking avoidance and/or cessation, healthy exercise and diet habits are of vital importance and are critical components to achieving the best results of our treatment program. While under the direction of your primary physician, we are very interested in your general health and well-being. The following links are to websites and/or information sources we consider to be valuable and reliable sources of information

General Health
Real Age
NYTimes.com: A Guided Tour of Your Body

Exercise
NYTimes.com: Fit, Not Frail: Exercise as a Tonic for Aging

Second Opinion
The first doctor was wrong: It is rheumatoid arthritis

Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP)
KRON4 News: NFL player Hines Ward is helped by PRP
Seeking Help for an Injury, at Any Price

Additional Information on Arthritis and Joint Pain
NYTimes.com: Overview: Osteoarthritis Health Guide
Muscuskeletal Ultrasound in Rheumatoid Arthritis
Information On Rheumatoid Arthritis Focuses On Treatment
Straightening Bent Fingers, No Surgery Required
Avoid Knee Replacement
Rheumatoid Arthritis symptoms and diagnosis
Do I Have Rheumatoid Arthritis?
The Claim: Some Foods Can Ease Arthritis Pain
Repairing a Torn Hamstring
Silver Ring Splints
Arthritis Kitchen