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.
Dr. Uzma Haque goes over some self-management techniques to help alleviate the symptoms of a flare.
Dr. Rebecca Manno busts this misconception by letting us know the benefits of any amount of exercise.
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.
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 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.
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 […]
Vicky Ruffing, RN, BC-Rheumatology, walks us through how to inject Kevzara.
This sequence of five classic standing yoga poses can help to improve strength, stability, and balance. These poses might also help you to feel more confident and self-assured. You’ll want a chair or a wall nearby to hold onto, especially during the balancing poses.
Vicky Ruffing, RN, BC-Rheumatology, walks us through how to inject Simponi.
This short relaxation practice can be done at bedtime to help you prepare for sleep, or anytime for relaxation and stress management. It can be done seated in a chair against a wall or lying down. You might want a second chair to place your feet on, and maybe something soft to support your head and neck. Try to do this in a quiet place at a time when you know you won’t be disturbed.
Watch as Nurse Victoria Ruffing teaches us how to inject the biologic Stelara.