Category: Juvenile Arthritis
Why to Choose OSMS for your Rheumatology Treatment
OSMS is the largest rheumatology practice in the state of Wisconsin with 10 rheumatologists! This means that patients across Northeastern Wisconsin have increased access to treatment including Infusion Therapy. Dr. Paul Utrie explains what infusions are, what conditions we treat, [...]
Rheumatic Diseases and Awareness with Dr. Afroz
September is Rheumatic Disease Awareness Month. Rheumatic diseases are chronic conditions that can affect people of all ages and disrupt daily life. Dr. Afroz helps spread awareness by explaining what types of rheumatic diseases there are and how she supports [...]
Lily’s I’m Back Story
For as long as Lily can remember, she has experienced pain in her knees and ankles. When Lily was four years old, she was diagnosed with juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA). JIA is an autoimmune form of arthritis that affects children [...]
7 things you need to know if your child has been diagnosed with juvenile arthritis
Juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) is the most common type of arthritis found in children. It occurs when the immune system attacks the body’s tissues, causing inflammation in joints and possibly other areas of the body. While doctors can often diagnose [...]
Mira’s I’m Back Story
Think back to when you were 12 years old. What was your favorite thing to do? For Mira, it’s being active in things like gymnastics and soccer. Unfortunately, after doing a front handspring at gymnastics, she tore her meniscus. Little [...]
4 Exercises to Keep You Active With Arthritis
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7I144CfD1KM Knee pain, hip pain, really any joint pain can significantly impact your motivation to exercise. You may even think that exercise could make your arthritis worse. But staying active with arthritis is possible. The truth is, exercise is a [...]
