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About Arthritis
Arthritis is a term used to describe more than 100 different conditions that affect joints as well as other parts of the body. Arthritis is one of the most prevalent chronic health problems and the nation’s most common cause of disability. An estimated 46 million people in America have been diagnosed with arthritis including 300,000 children under the age of 18.
The most common types of arthritis include:
- Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
- Osteoarthritis (OA)
- Juvenile Arthritis (JA)
Find out more about arthritis from the Arthritis Foundation.
To learn more about how to move to prevent or treat arthritis, visit the Arthritis Foundation’s Life Improvement Series.
Jennifer Vido, 40
Bel Air, MDAt the age of eight, I was diagnosed with Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis. Even as a child, I realized that my life, as I knew it, would never be the same. In my adult years, I have come to understand how my disease has become an integral part of the person I am today. more
Katherine Jean Bohanan, 71
San Jose, CASegoli! My name is Katherine Jean Bohanan. I am Oneida Indian and "segoli" means hello in my tribal language. While growing up, I was very active in sports. I was an avid softball player and played basketball until I was 55 years old, finally conceding to the younger generation. more
