Natural Synergy employs a combination of two Acu-therapies: Acupressure and Acu-acoustics to extinguish strong pain while accelerating the healing process.
The Natural Synergy system treats a host of common pains and ailments in as little as 3 minutes a day.
The Arthritis Profile Test is a diagnostic test that assesses your joint health and helps identify different types of arthritis.
It is a comprehensive panel of blood tests that analyzes various markers related to inflammation, autoimmune responses, and joint function.
Following u will find 6 commonly used tests that help help doctors diagnose rheumatoid arthritis….these have been individually detailed in separate videos
1. Rheumatoid factor test
An RF test measures the level of RF proteins in your bloodstream.
High levels of rheumatoid factors often point to rheumatoid arthritis
2. CCP antibodies test
The test looks for the presence of CCP antibodies to help confirm rheumatoid arthritis.
Between 60 and 80 percent of people with rheumatoid arthritis have CCP antibodies in their blood
3. Antinuclear antibody (ANA) test
ANA testing looks for the presence of ANAs and can help confirm a rheumatoid arthritis diagnosis
4. Erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) test
An ESR) test evaluates how much inflammation is present in your body.
Low ESR levels indicate low levels of inflammation while high ESR results indicate high levels of inflammation….so high level is indicative of rheumatoid arthritis but the test is not diagnostic….
5.. C-reactive protein (CRP) test
A CRP test measures CRP and indicates the presence of inflammation.
RA, can result in high levels of CRP in your bloodstream.
Similar to an ESR test, a CRP test can’t confirm RA on its own. Video Rating: / 5
Arthritis Foods to Avoid | Rheumatoid Arthritis | Joint pain | worst foods for arthritis | worst food for rheumatoid arthritis
0:00 Why food is important in Arthritis
0:43 Inflammatory Fats
2:36 Added Sugar
3:01 Nightshades for Arthritis patient
3:46 Foods High in AGEs
4:56 Gluten containing foods
5:36 Purine rich foods
6:15 High-salt foods
Foods play an important role in arthritis because they can either help reduce inflammation and manage symptoms, or exacerbate inflammation and make symptoms worse. Arthritis is a chronic condition characterized by inflammation of the joints, and certain foods can either promote or reduce inflammation in the body, which can affect arthritis symptoms.
If you have arthritis or joint pain, then you should avoid these foods that can aggravate inflammation and joint pain.
1. Inflammatory fats.
Several types of fat increase inflammation in the body.
Several oils, such as corn, safflower, sunflower, and vegetable, contain high levels of omega six fatty acids. Omega-6 fatty acids are not harmful in moderation, but excessive consumption can aggravate joint pain.
In the video we have share few foods which contains high saturated fats and should be avoided.
2. Full-fat dairy products, such as whole milk, butter, and cheese
Tropical oils, such as coconut oil and palm oil
In the video we have share few foods and dairy product which contains high saturated fats and should be avoided.
3. Added sugar:
Many products contain added sugars. So, always check food labels of breakfast cereals, sauces, and soft drinks, as these may contain surprising amounts of added sugars.
4. Nightshades:
Nightshades are a group of vegetables that contain the compound solanine. It is a natural toxic compound that acts as a natural pesticide, protecting these plants from insects, fungi, and other threats.
Different studies have different opinion about the nightshade vegetables. Some say it can trigger inflammation, but others say it can actually reduce inflammation.
So, what to do? Watch our video to know more on this.
5. High AGE foods:
Advanced glycation end products or AGEs are molecules, created through reactions between sugars and proteins or fats. They naturally exist in uncooked animal foods and are formed through certain cooking methods.
We have discussed in detail about high AGEs foods in our video.
6. Gluten containing foods.
Gluten is a protein found in wheat, rye, and barley, and it is known to trigger an immune response in individuals with celiac disease. Celiac disease is an autoimmune disease. Rheumatoid arthritis is also an autoimmune disease.
It Is seen that gluten containing foods can aggravate inflammation and joint pain in rheumatoid arthritis.
But, if you have osteoarthritis then you probably don’t have to worry about that. Watch our video to know more on this.
7. High-salt foods.
Excessive salt, or sodium, intake may increase the risk of developing autoimmune diseases such as Rheumatoid arthritis. It may also worsen the symptoms.
People should keep their sodium intake below 2,300 milligrams per day which is about 1 teaspoon of salt.
If you have arthritis, a healthy diet and lifestyle may help improve your symptoms.
Keep in mind that lifestyle factors like your activity level, body weight, and smoking status are also vital to managing arthritis.
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Sitting down and listening to a patient’s story is the first step in diagnosis of Rheumatoid Arthritis. While swollen joints are a large indicator of Rheumatoid Arthritis, there are many other symptoms, such as fatigue, anxiety and depression, and stiffness. Doctors are diagnosing Rheumatoid Arthritis much earlier now, to prevent joint damage and begin treatment as soon as possible.
We would like to thank Abbvie, Inc. and Gilead Sciences, Inc. for their contribution to this program through unrestricted grants. Video Rating: / 5
Ask the Rheumatologist!
We have the answers to questions you ask. For more, visit Ask the Rheumatologist on our website, AlbertaRheumatology.com, or watch some of our other videos.
In this video, we explain how rheumatoid arthritis is diagnosed, and which tests, including x-rays and blood work, may be helpful to diagnose RA (Hint: Not Many!). Video Rating: / 5
Dr. Ebraheim’s educational animated video describes test for evaluation of knee injuries and all the maneuvers you need to know to preform an excellent knee examination.
McMurray’s test is a knee examination test that elicits pain or a painful click as the knee is brought from flexion to extension with either internal or external rotation. The McMurray’s test uses the tibia to trap the meniscus between the femoral condyle and the tibia.
When performing the McMurray’s test, the patient should be lying supine with the knee flexed. The examiner grasps the patient’s heel with one hand and places the other hand over the knee joint. To test the medial meniscus, the knee is fully flexed and the examiner then passively externally rotates the tibia and places a valgus force. The knee is then extended in order to test the medial meniscus. to tests the lateral meniscus, the examiner passively internally rotates the tibia and places a varus force. The knee is then extended in order to test the lateral meniscus. A positive test is indicated by pain, clicking or popping within the joint and may signal a tear of either the medial or lateral meniscus when the knee is brought from flexion to extension.
Lachman’s test is the most sensitive and best test for examining an ACL injury. The patient should be lying supine and completely relaxed. Make sure that the patient’s hip, quadriceps and hamstring muscles are all relaxed. Bend the knee to about 20-30°. Stabilize the femur with one hand and with the other hand, pull the tibia anteriorly and posteriorly against the femur. With an intact ACL as the tibia is pulled forward the examiner should feel an endpoint. If the ACL is ruptured, the ACL will be lax and the examination will feel softer with no endpoint. The tibia can be pulled forward more than normal (anterior translation).
Both the Lachman’s test and the Pivot shift test are associated with 20-30°s of knee flexion. The Lachman’s test starts at 20-30 ° of flexion. With the Pivot shift test you feel the clunk at 20-30°s of flexion. 20-30°s of flexion is important for examination of the ACL (remember that). The patient should be lying supine. Make sure the patient is totally relaxed. With pivot shift, the knee is in the subluxed position and the knee is in full extension. The pivot shift starts with extension of the knee and you can feel the clunk at 20-30° of flexion. Hold the knee in full extension then add valgus force plus internal rotation of the tibia to increase the rotational instability of the knee. Then take the knee into flexion. A palpable clunk is very specific of an ACL tear. the iliotibial band will reduce the tibia and create the clunk on the outside of the knee. Always compare with the other side.
The reverse pivot shift test helps to diagnose acute or chronic posterolateral instability of the knee. A significantly positive reverse pivot shift test suggests that the PCL, the LCL, the arcuate complex and the popliteofibular ligament are all torn.
The reverse pivot shift test begins with the patient supine with the knee in 90° flexion. Valgus stress is then applied to the knee with an external rotation force. Bring the knee from 90°s of flexion to full extension. The tibia reduces from a posterior subluxed position at about 20°s of flexion. A shift and reduction of the lateral tibial plateau can be felt as it moves anteriorly from a posteriorly subluxed position. A clunk occurs as the knee is extended. This is called reverse pivot shift because shift of the lateral tibial plateau occurs in the opposite direction of the true pivot shift (Seen in ACL tears). If the tibia is posterolaterally subluxed, the iliotibial band will reduce the knee as the IT band transitions form a flexor to extensor of the knee. It is very important to compare this tests to the contralateral knee. Pivot shift = ACL tear
The test is done with the patient in supine position and the knee is flexed to 90°. The examiner stabilizes the foot. Next the examiner pushes backward on the tibia, looking for the tibia to sag posteriorly. Observer the sag that develops due to tear of the posterior cruciate ligament (PCL). The amount of translation in relationship to the femur is observed. The test is considered positive if excessive posterior translation of the tibia is demonstrated.
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Pain, swelling and stiffness in your joints. All are symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis. But because these symptoms come and go, the condition can sometimes be tricky to diagnose. And it’s important to get the right diagnosis because starting treatment early can make a difference.
Review easy joint pain relief tips from Dr. Ed Kuffner. Learn how warming up the body before starting your day may relieve morning joint stiffness and pain. Hear about the benefits of stretching to prevent pain in joints and ease arthritis symptoms.
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