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Informationen zum Autor At the age of 32! with three small children! Jasmine Jenkins was diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis. Having benefited personally from occupational therapy she trained to become a fully qualified occupational therapist herself. She wrote this book from the perspective of practitioner and patient in the belief that it will help others to manage this condition positively and well. Zusammenfassung How to manage your Rheumatoid Arthritis by becoming an expert patient. This book will enable you to: - Understand more about Rheumatoid Arthritis and the medication involved - Reduce the pain that you experience - Use joint protection techniques - Appreciate the importance of exercise and good posture - Relax and manage your stress - Adapt to the changes in your working and leisure life - Achieve a positive outlook. There's also an A-Z of well being and a list of useful resources. Contents: Acknowledgements; Preface; Foreword; Introduction; 1. What is Rheumatoid Arthritis?; 2. Pain and discomfort key issues; 3. Understanding medication; 4 Complementary approaches; 5. How to protect your joints and reduce pain; 6. Equipment and adaptations; 7. The importance of exercise and good posture; 8. How to relax and manage your stress; 9. Work and leisure; 10. Rheumatoid arthritis and relationships; 11. Achieving a positive outlook; Appendix: The work of the occupational therapist; A-Z guide to wellbeing; Tips and ideas for easy living; Useful resources; References; Index.
