Posted on March 29th, 2010 by St. Luke's-Elks Rehab
Everyday there seems to be a new device on the market that makes communication easier and quicker. Our phones are instruments that we can use to text or type a message and get a response in a matter of seconds. For those of us that need this fast paced interaction, the world is literally at [...]
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Posted on January 26th, 2009 by St. Luke's-Elks Rehab
With the colder season in full swing, many of us no longer engage in the activity we used to in the summer. That, combined with the changes in weather can often cause arthritis to flare up. There are many ways to help prevent these winter aches and pain from getting the better of us. One [...]
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Posted on November 13th, 2008 by St. Luke's-Elks Rehab
Is you car a pain? Not just because of gas prices but because it makes you literally hurt to use it? Let’s start with simply unlocking and opening the door which could be painful if you have arthritis affecting your hands. There is adaptive equipment to help you enjoy going for a ride in the [...]
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Posted on May 5th, 2008 by St. Luke's-Elks Rehab
May is National Arthritis Month. Therefore, it is a great time to focus on fixing your arthritis pain. Do you hurt after preparing a meal? Do you have difficulty doing everyday things or leisure activities? If so, it may be worth while taking time to find a simpler or easier way to do them.Â
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Posted on February 19th, 2008 by St. Luke's-Elks Rehab
For those of you with arthritis- have you ever noticed how the weather affects how you feel? Have you been able to predict rain or snow with amazing accuracy? Have you ever wondered how the rainy weather where you are traveling to might effect what you feel like when you get there?There is a fun [...]
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