Joint Efforts: Navigating Rheumatism

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00:00 – 00:58 Introduction
00:58 – 02:18 What is Rheumatism?
02:18 – 03:47 Rheumatological diseases to know
03:47 – 05:28 When to think it’s Rheumatic
05:28 – 08:16 Screening for Rheumatoid Disorders
08:16 – 11:46 How Rheumatoid Inflammation is different
11:46 – 15:32 What are the Signs & Symptoms
15:32 – 17:04 How helpful is Imaging?
17:04 – 18:55 Difference in males vs. females
18:55 – 22:10 Testing for Rheumatoid Disorders
22:10 – 27:11 Referral to Specialist Management
27:11 – 35:45 What Physios can do in RD
35:45 – 37:55 Jack’s Closing Thoughts
37:55 – 38:54 Outro

Guest

Jack March

Jack March is a physiotherapist specialising in rheumatology who provides CPD courses on the recognition, investigation and management of rheumatological conditions.

Description

In this episode we will talk about different rheumatological conditions that can mask as musculoskeletal pain and how to recognize them. We will shine a light on imaging and medical tests for different conditions and cover differences between genders. At last, we will discuss how patients with rheumatism are best treated, talk about precautions during exercise and how to positively influence the prognosis. So make sure to listen to the whole episode! Enjoy!