According to the Arthritis Foundation, rheumatoid Arthritis is an autoimmune disease. It affects approximately 1.3 million Americans (https://www.rheumatology.org/IAm-A/Patient-Caregiver/Diseases-Conditions/Rheumatoid-Arthritis ). Commonly, individuals diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) may experience stiffness, painful, swollen, and "hot" joints, fatigue, and fever. However, during 40 years of physical therapy (PT) practice, I appreciate that it is the emotional, unseen symptoms that are the most difficult to … [Read more...]