Yoga, Tai Chi, meditation, and acupuncture are some of the mind and body practices that have been found to be beneficial for those with arthritis. Always discuss with your doctor before starting these activities. In this video, Dr. Dana DiRenzo discusses the different mind and body practices that may be beneficial to a patient with psoriatic arthritis.
Dr. Ana-Maria Orbai speaks with newly-diagnosed Psoriatic Arthritis patient Suzanne about how Psoriatic Arthritis affects her daily life. Dr. Orbai offers some helpful tips to specifically help Suzanne with fatigue.
Sleep problems can occur in patients with psoriatic arthritis. While there are unfortunately many causes of these problems, there are also many solutions. In this video, Victoria Ruffing, RN, BC, the director of patient education at Johns Hopkins Rheumatology, discusses ways to combat sleeplessness and feel more restful throughout the day.
Vicky Ruffing, RN, shares some useful information on biologic medication vaccinations.
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.
Living with psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis is difficult. It can be stressful and unfortunately lead to anxiety and depression. In this video, Dr. Dana DiRenzo gives tips on ways to work with your physician and help combat and prevent anxiety and depression.
Vicky Ruffing, RN, BC-Rheumatology, walks us through how to inject Kevzara.
Need to tackle a few outdoor projects? Here are 10 ways to reduce the opportunity of an arthritis flare.
Vicky Ruffing, RN, BC-Rheumatology, walks us through how to inject Simponi.
Watch as Nurse Victoria Ruffing teaches us how to inject the biologic Stelara.
Vicky Ruffing, RN, BC-Rheumatology walks us through how to inject Orencia ClickJect-Autoinjector.
Watch as Nurse Victoria Ruffing teaches us how to inject the biologic Rasuvo.