Dr. Rebecca Manno defines the importance of nutrition and exercise in RA patients and how you can incorporate them both into your lifestyle.
My Doctor Told Me to Lose Weight but I can’t Exercise Because My Knees Hurt, What Can I Do?
Inflammatory Arthritis
Joint Injections: Step by Step Procedure
This video covers the step by step procedure of a joint injection.
Yoga for Arthritis : Seated Yoga Postures
This video contains a few yoga poses that can be done seated in a chair. You’ll want one chair to sit on and another in front of you to put your feet on. Alternatively, these poses can also be done sitting on the floor if you feel comfortable doing so. You may also want something like a strap, a belt, or a necktie to hold into in some of the poses. These gentle poses can help to stretch the back of the legs and bring more movement into the spine.
Do I Have to Lose Weight for Exercise to Have Health Benefits?
Finding out what exercise program is best for you is so important. Dr. Rebecca Manno lets us know why you don’t have to lose weight when on an exercise routine since there are so many other benefits you can gain.
Joint Injections: What You Need To Know
Dr. Myma Albayda, Director of the Musculoskeletal Ultrasound and Injection Clinic, talks about what a joint injection is, why a patient would benefit from it, what the risks are, as well as what the procedure entails.
RA Flares: Tips on Self-managing a Flare
Dr. Uzma Haque goes over some self-management techniques to help alleviate the symptoms of a flare.
For Exercise to Be Effective, Do I Have to Do Several Hours a Day, Seven Days a Week?
Dr. Rebecca Manno busts this misconception by letting us know the benefits of any amount of exercise.
Discussing the Risk of Infection in Patients with Rheumatic Diseases
Patients with a rheumatic disease are at a higher risk for infection due to their disease or medications. Dr. Chris Mecoli from the Division of Rheumatology speaks with Dr. Erika Darrah about steps a patient could take in order to prevent infections.
Yoga for Arthritis : Healthy Alignment for Sitting and Standing
Did you know that the very first yoga pose was just about how to sit properly? And standing upright with healthy alignment is called Mountain Pose? We may not think of sitting and standing as yoga, but the way we sit and stand can affect the pressure on our joints, the way we breathe, and even our mood. In this video, Dr. Moonaz guides you through considerations for healthy alignment while sitting and standing, so you can practice yoga all day long!
Gout: Basics, Symptoms and Treatment Options
Gout is a type of inflammatory arthritis that can be very painful to the joints. Dr. Myma Albayda walks us through what gout is caused by and how you can take preventative measures to limit attacks.
Yoga for Arthritis : Reduce Stress Through Deep Breathing
We might think of breathing as automatic, and in some ways it is. But we can change the way we breathe and even use it as a tool for better […]
How To Inject Kevzara (sarilumab)
Vicky Ruffing, RN, BC-Rheumatology, walks us through how to inject Kevzara.