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Question 1

What is arthritis

Answer 1

Inflammation

Question 2

3 main differences between osteoarthritis and Rheumatoid arthritis

Answer 2

1. Osteoarthritis is wear and tear v rheumatoid is an auto immune disease
2. Osteoarthritis is later in life v rheumatoid is at any age
3. The speed of the onset with osteoarthritis is slowly over year v rheumatoid is quickly (months / weeks)

Question 3

How to manage osteoarthritis & rheumatoid arthritis patients

Answer 3

1. Help to reduce swelling
2. Increase ROM
3. Avoid joints if swollen
4. Warming the muscles

Question 4

What are the most important factors when healing an injury

Answer 4

1. Waiting before having a massage, around the around and slowly building things up
2. Rest
3. Rehabilitation