Rheumatoid arthritis can affect the ankle joints in a similar way to other joints, causing stiffness, swelling, and pain. Most often, rheumatoid arthritis or RA affects the hands and feet, but, less commonly, it can also affect the ankles. The condition typically impacts on smaller joints first, such as the toe joints in the foot.…
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Arthritis can affect any joint in the body, including the shoulder joints. Performing specific exercises on a regular basis can help relieve the symptoms of arthritis, which include pain and swelling. Approximately 54.4 million people in the United States receive an arthritis diagnosis every year. Arthritis causes flares of inflammation in the joints, leading to…
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Rheumatoid arthritis causes long-term inflammation in the joints. This can change the shape of the joints, often in the hands, fingers, and feet. Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) can affect any joint in the body and can cause lasting changes in the shape and structure of the joints. It usually occurs in the hands, feet, ankle, and…
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