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In effort to educate the public about joint health issues, St. Rita's Orthopedic
Care Managers are taking the message to area community groups through outreach
educational programs. In small group sessions, St. Rita's certified orthopedic
nurses share information about the anatomy of the body's large joints, including
the hip, knee, and shoulder. They discuss why these joints are so important
and how wear or injury to the body's large joints can make doing even simple
things, like walking or getting up from a chair, painful and frustrating. For
some victims of hip or knee disorders, just standing still may cause pain.
Participants learn to recognize the signs and symptoms of joint damage, treatment
options, including joint replacement, and why seeking medical help is important
to their quality of life.
According to Peg McClellan, RN, ONC, and Care Manger at St. Rita's, "People
need to know that joint problems can build up over time causing stiffness and
pain that limits their daily activity. We want the public to know that joint
disorders are not just problems of normal aging, but can occur any age, and
that help is available. Our goal is to encourage people to seek medical attention,
receive therapy or treatments and ultimately participate in life more fully."
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For More Information
(419) 226-9774
(800) 232-7762
Extension 9774 |
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