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The Arthritis Foundation has a wide variety of brochures, books and video tapes available to help people cope with their disease. Individual brochures are available at no charge by calling our office.
The chapter maintains a list of rheumatologists in the state who accept patients by referral. See Local Physician Referral List.
Become involved with the Mississippi Chapter today by calling 1-800-844-8400.
Continuing Education for Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists, and PT and OT Assistants
The Mississippi Chapter has been approved by the Mississippi Boards of Physical Therapy, PT Assistants, Occupational Therapy, and OT Assistants to offer TWO programs for 2007-2008 CEU credit. For information on these programs, including dates and locations, please contact Mary Ann Simpkins atmsimpkins@arthritis.org
Keep Moving With Tai Chi
Tackle joint pain and better health, independence and new relationships. Tai Chi from the Arthritis Foundation, a new joint-safe activity from a trusted source, can help you take control of your physical, emotional and mental health, while improving your life, meeting new people and adding variety into your fitness program.
Tai Chi from the Arthritis Foundation is appropriate for anyone seeking a joint-safe program, but particularly those with mild to moderate arthritis. It also also may help with memory, concentration, coordination, muscle strength, stamina, stress, depression, circulation, and heart and lung function.
To register for Tai Chi from the Arthritis Foundation or for more information, contact the Arthritis Foundation at 1-800-844-8400.
You may not notice if your dog has arthritis, because dogs often try to hide their pain. But one in five dogs has arthritis. Does your dog tire easily? Limp or lag behind? Appear stiff after activity? Climb stairs reluctantly? Stand up slowly? Any of these behaviors can indicate arthritis.
Arthritis in dogs, just as in humans, is characterized by the painful inflammation of joints. It can be brought on by the wear and tear of aging, by elbow or hip dysplasia, or by injury.
Dogs experiencing pain usually repond very well to treatment; the result is often quite noticeable.
The most widely used canine pain relief teatment, both in the U.S. and worldwide, is Rimadyl (carprofen). To date, over 10 million dogs have been treated with Rimadyl, a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). Rimadyl, like other NSAIDs, is believed to relieve pain by inhibiting the production of an enzyme called COX-2, thereby blocking a process that creates prostaglandins, the enzymes that are associated with pain and inflammation.
Board of Directors
Fred Price, Chairman
Jennifer Sinclair, Vice Chairman
John Dooley, Secretary
Jan Lewis
Bryan Barksdale, M.D.
Jill Beshell
Michelle Byrd
Marisa Davidson
Louis G. Fuller
Melanie Johnston
Margaret B. Jones, RN
Sheila Lindley, M.D.
Brad McMullan
Joe W. McNeese, III
Melanie Morgan
Carey Revels
Lisa Williams Shuff
Cecile Wardlaw
H. Joseph Byrd, Pharm.D., Immediate Past Chairman
Contact Mississippi Chapter
Toll-free: 800-844-8400
