Education

Arthritis Center of Nebraska believes patient education is a critical component in what we do. We provide a variety of resources about arthritis, osteoporosis and other autoimmune diseases and musculoskeletal conditions.

4 Tips for Self-Managing Arthritis Pain

September 21, 2020
Unfortunately, arthritis can mean living with pain. Fortunately, you can manage it. Here are four tips for self-managing your arthritis pain: 1) Take Your Meds After all, that’s what they’re there for. Prescription or over-the-counter medications recommended by your doctor go a long...
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Rheumatic diseases don’t stop during a pandemic.

May 15, 2020
Important message about coronavirus REGULAR HOURS RESUMED JUNE 15, 2020 Monday through Thursday: 7:00 AM to 4:30 PM Friday: 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM TEMPORARY OFFICE HOURS DURING COVID-19 WERE... Monday through Friday: 8:00 AM to 2:30 PM YOUR MEDICATION If you’re wondering about your regular medications...
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Foods & Exercises to Reduce Your Arthritis Pain

with Jaimie A. Russell, MSN, APRN-NP
August 15, 2018
The pain and discomfort of arthritis can have a big effect of your quality of life. A good exercise program and a healthy diet have been shown to increase your mobility and provide medication free pain relief. There are foods...
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Should I See a Rheumatologist For My Joint Pain?

with William Saalfeld, DNP, APRN-NP
August 15, 2018
If you have pain in your joints or bones that is affecting your quality of life, and your primary care provider has been unable to figure out what is causing that pain, it may be time to make an appointment...
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Managing the Symptoms of your Arthritic Condition

March 11, 2016
Anne Lorenz, APRN, hosted "Managing the Symptoms of your Arthritic Condition" during a free public seminar on Thursday, October 20, 2016. Arthritic conditions cannot be cured, but they can be managed to deliver the best quality of life possible. Anne discussed...
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Living well with chronic pain

May 29, 2015
Acute Pain We all know the pain we experience when we cut our finger. We are suddenly alerted that there is body damage. Our muscles tense as we jerk back our arm from the sharp edge that cut our finger. We...
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Arthritis: Managing pain and mobility

May 29, 2015
Pain is the way your body tells you that something is wrong. Most types of arthritis cause pain in your joints. You might have trouble moving around. Some kinds of arthritis can affect different parts of your body. So, along...
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Greater trochanteric area pain is more than a pain in the rump!

March 23, 2015
As part of the 2015 Knowledge Night Learning Series, our Board Certified Rheumatologist hosted the presentation, "Greater trochanteric area pain is more than a pain in the rump!" This common syndrome affects the area of the upper thigh. It's also...
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