Product Description

This book enables you to understand more about Rheumatoid Arthritis and the medication involved. Find out how to: Reduce your pain and use joint protection techniques - Benefit from exercise and posture - Relax and manage stress - Adapt to changes in your working and leisure life. Includes an A-Z of well being and a list of useful resources How to manage your Rheumatoid Arthritis by becoming an expert patient. This book will enable you to: Understand more about Rheumatoid Arthritis and the medication involved; Reduce the pain that you experience; Use joint protection techniques; Appreciate the importance of exercise and good posture; Relax and manage your stress; Adapt to the changes in your working and leisure life; Achieve a positive outlook There's also an A-Z of well being and a list of useful resources.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #2207710 in Books
• Published on: 2007-11-25
• Original language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• 158 pages

Review
"In this unique book a highly trained occupational therapist offers her experience both as a patient and as a therapist in what we expect and how to cope with this condition." Adam Young, Consultant Rheumatologist

About the Author
At the age of 32, with three small children, Jasmine Jenkins was diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis. Having benefited personally from Occupational Therapy she trained to become a fully qualified Occupational Therapist herself. She wrote this book from the perspective of practitioner and patient in the belief that it will help others to manage this condition positively and well.