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National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin
Diseases
Information Clearinghouse
NIAMS/National Institutes of Health
1 AMS Circle
Bethesda, MD 20892-3675
TTY: (301) 565-2966
Fax: (301) 718-6366
World Wide Web address: http://www.niams.nih.gov/index.htm
The National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and
Skin Diseases Information Clearinghouse is a public service
sponsored by the NIAMS that provides health information and
information sources. The clearinghouse provides information
on rheumatoid arthritis, including a fact sheet on arthritis
and exercise. Fact sheets, additional information, and research
updates can also be found on the NIAMS Web site at http://www.niams.nih.gov/index.htm.
Arthritis Foundation
1330 West Peachtree Street
Atlanta, GA 30309
(800) 283-7800
(404) 872-7100
or your local chapter, listed in the telephone directory
World Wide Web address: http://www.arthritis.org
The Arthritis Foundation is the major voluntary organization
devoted to supporting arthritis research and providing educational
and other services to individuals with arthritis. The foundation
publishes a free pamphlet on rheumatoid arthritis and a magazine
for members on all types of arthritis. It also provides up-to-date
information on research and treatment, nutrition, alternative
therapies, and self-management strategies. Chapters nationwide
offer exercise programs, classes, support groups, physician
referral services, and free literature.
American College of Rheumatology
1800 Century Place, Suite 250
Atlanta, GA 30345
(404) 633-3777
Fax:(404) 633-1870
World Wide Web address: http://www.rheumatology.org
The association provides referrals to rheumatologists and
physical and occupational therapists who have experience working
with people who have rheumatoid arthritis. The organization
also provides educational materials and guidelines.
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
P.O. Box 2058
Des Plaines, IL 60017
Phone: 800-824-BONE (2663) (free of charge)
World Wide Web address: http://www.aaos.org
The academy provides education and practice management services
for orthopaedic surgeons and allied health professionals.
It also serves as an advocate for improved patient care and
informs the public about the science of orthopaedics. The
orthopaedist's scope of practice includes disorders of the
body's bones, joints, ligaments, muscles, and tendons. For
a single copy of an AAOS brochure, send a self-addressed stamped
envelope to the address above or visit the AAOS Web site.
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