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Learn How the ACR is Advancing Rheumatology on Capitol Hill

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While you are at the 2011 ACR/ARHP Annual Scientific Meeting learning about the latest advancements in rheumatologic care, stop by the Advocacy kiosk at the ACR Resource Center to discuss the latest developments in health policy. Currently, medicine is on the verge of great change with Congress discussing everything from physician payment reform to cuts to biomedical research and medical liability reform. The ACR advocates on behalf of the rheumatology profession and our patients and is actively pursuing the following issues:

Back Pain and the Role of the Physical Therapist

Andrew A. Guccione, PT, PhD and Jan K. Richardson, PT, PhD, OCS  |  

Back pain is a common occurrence, so much so that most adults will have at least one episode of back pain at some point in their lives. Fortunately, most of these episodes last only a few days and resolve if patients maintain normal activity levels, avoid the detrimental effects of too much bed rest, use over-the-counter pain relievers with caution, and seek the attention of a health professional if the pain or other symptoms persist or worsen over time.

Rheum With a View

Richard S. Panush, MD  |  

Panush’s perspectives on selections from the literature

Pain in Rheumatoid Arthritis

Yvonne C. Lee, MD, MMSc, and Afton L. Hassett, PsyD  |  

Out from the shadow of inflammation

Chaos Control

Marie Powers  |  

Plan ahead to ensure your practice survives a disaster

A Window into Health Disparities

Edward H. Yelin, PhD, MCP  |  

Systemic lupus erythematosus offers a touchstone for the U.S. healthcare system–and how we care for vulnerable patients