Dr. Rebecca Manno explains how exercise boosts energy levels and improves sleep. The best thing to do is to get started on an exercise routine so that fatigue decreases with time.
I am Fatigued, Won’t Exercise Make Me More Tired and Fatigued?
Inflammatory Arthritis
How to Inject Enbrel
Watch as Nurse Victoria Ruffing teaches us how to inject the biologic Enbrel.
10 Gardening Tips for Arthritis Patients
Need to tackle a few outdoor projects? Here are 10 ways to reduce the opportunity of an arthritis flare.
I Can’t Be a Runner Because I Have Rheuamtoid Arthritis, Right?
There is nothing that you can’t do because you have Rheumatoid Arthritis. Listen to Dr. Rebecca Manno as she explains how you can still be or start to be a runner even though you have Rheumatoid Arthritis.
How to Inject Cimzia
Watch as Nurse Victoria Ruffing teaches us how to inject the biologic Cimzia.
Ergonomic Gardening Tips for Arthritis Patients
Gardening can be a great way to get your blood flowing and enjoy the outdoors, but it can be a challenge for those with arthritis. In this video, the Johns Hopkins Arthritis center teams up with Occupational Therapist Maria Rothenheber and Garden expert Carrie Engle to discuss simple adaptations that can benefit those living with Arthritis.
Won’t Lifting Weights Make Me Big, Bulky and Fat?
Dr. Rebecca Manno talks to us about the long-term benefits of gaining muscle and strength.
How to Inject Actemra
Watch as Nurse Victoria Ruffing teaches us how to inject the biologic Actemra.
Yoga for Arthritis : An Introduction
Through research conducted at the Johns Hopkins Arthritis Center and elsewhere, yoga has shown promise for improving arthritis symptoms, physical fitness, mental health and quality of life. However, in order to be safe and effective, yoga must also be appropriate for people living with arthritis. While there are many ways that yoga poses can be adapted, a chair is a readily available tool that makes yoga more accessible. Dr. Steffany Moonaz will guide you through these videos, which can be used one at a time or in sequence, depending on how much time you have and what you want to practice. It includes information on posture, breathing, movement, yoga poses that are done seated and standing, and a relaxation.
Is Aerobic Exercise the Best Overall Exercise for Arthritis?
Dr. Rebecca Manno explains how it’s not all about sticking to a particular exercise when you have RA; it’s about finding what exercise is right for you.
Will Exercise Cause Damage to my Joints or Cause an Arthritis Flare?
Dr. Rebecca Manno talks about how research has shown that exercise helps joints with arthritis.
Yoga for Arthritis : Chair Yoga for Improved Mobility
In this yoga sequence, Dr. Moonaz takes you through the movement of all major joints of the body. This can be a great activity for mornings to reduce stiffness or as a warm-up to any kind of exercise or a longer yoga practice. You can also use any of these movements throughout the day if you are starting to feel stiff or just need a little bit of movement in your day.