This Presentation explains in details about Arthritis and its causes.

1. Live A Pain Free & Active Life

2. The word arthritis comes from the
Greek words for joint (arthro) and
inflammation (-it is)
Quite literally, arthritis means joint
inflammation.
* Info source: www.glogster.com

3. OsteoArthritis
Rheumatoid
Arthritis
Gout
Septic Arthritis
Ankylosing
Spondylitis
Juvenile Idiopathic
Arthritis
Still’s Disease

4. Signs & Symptoms
Inability to use the hand or feet
Malaise and a feeling of tiredness
Weight loss
Joint Stiffness

5. Poor Sleep
Muscle ache and pain
Tenderness
Joint Swelling
Signs & Symptoms

6. What Causes Arthritis
Cartilage becomes more brittle
with age and has less of a capacity
to repair itself.
As people grow older they are
more likely to develop arthritis.
Cause # 1
AGE

7. What Causes Arthritis
Because joint damage is partly
dependent on the load the joint
has to support, excess body
weight can lead to arthritis.
Cause # 2
WEIGHT

8. What Causes Arthritis
Because joint damage is partly
dependent on the load the joint
has to support, excess body
weight can lead to arthritis.
Cause # 3
GENETICS

9. What Causes Arthritis
Joint damage can cause
irregularities in the normal
smooth joint surface. Previous
major injuries can be part of the
cause of arthritis.
Cause # 4
PREVIOUS INJURY

10. What Causes Arthritis
People who experience a joint
infection (septic joint), multiple
episodes of gout, or other
medical conditions, can develop
arthritis of the joint.
Cause # 5
ILLNESS OR INFECTION

11. Diet: Do’s & Don’ts
• Do’s
1. Fatty fish with omega-3 fatty acids
2. Extra-virgin olive oil
3. Sweet peppers, citrus fruits & vitamin C-rich foods
4. Brazil Nuts
5. Onions
6. Green Tea

12. Diet: Do’s & Don’ts
• Don’ts
1. Shellfish
2. Red Meat
3. Sunflower, safflower, corn and
soybean oils
4. Sugar
5. High Calorie food
6. Nightshade Vegetables

13. Get regular activity:
Not only is exercise good for your heart
and cardiovascular system, it's also good
for your bones, muscles and joints
Steps To Prevent Arthritis
Stretch:
Stretching will increase muscle tone
and can help boost the range of
motion of your joints. Just make sure
you warm up your muscles and
joints before stretching

14. Yoga:
Experts recommend that simple yoga
postures are doable in fewer than five
minutes a day. These poses can increase
muscle tone & flexibility and range of
motion of joints.
Steps To Prevent Arthritis
Skip Soda’s :
According to experts sugary soft
drinks contribute to weight gain and
the progression of knee
osteoarthritis, especially in men who
drink more than five sodas a week

15. No smoking:
Smoking can even increase the amount
of pain you feel. It also alters your
immune system, which affects the body’s
ability to repair itself.
Steps To Prevent Arthritis
Drink Water:
Water makes up 70 percent of the
cartilage in joints and helps keep
them lubricated so bones don't rub
up against each other. Be sure to get
eight cups a day.

16. Bibliography:
http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/7621.php
http://orthopedics.about.com/od/arthritis/f/arthritiscauses.htm
http://www.medicinenet.com/arthritis/page2.htm#what_are_arthritis_sympto
ms_and_signs
http://www.wikihow.com/Prevent-Arthritis
Disclaimer: The information provided in this presentation is for education purpose only. It shouldn’t be
considered as expert or medical advice from Wockhardt Hospitals.

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