Arthritis Radio

This podcast is an interview with Cody Allkins, 2012 Jingle Bell Run/Walk Honoree. Cody talks about her experience with arthritis and her involvement with the Arthritis Foundation. Click here to join Cody in her fight against arthritis.

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In this episode of arthritis radio, the Arthritis Foundation is featuring information on the healing hands for arthritis event which will take place September 19th at a massage envy near you. Massage Envy staff, Sol H. Glastein – Regional Developer, Heather Graham – Regional Trainer & Support And Tony Zak- Director Therapist Recruitment & Development – Massa...

Our goal is to provide education and support of agricultural professionals and their families who have been affected by arthritis so that a farmer, rancher, or farm worker may continue to live a productive life in agriculture. http://www.arthritis-ag.org/

2012 Arthritis Walk Honoree, Mariah, loves to sing and wanted to share this song with you!

Mariah was active and full of energy from birth, so it was very alarming to me when she started complaining of joint pains and suddenly became inactive at age four. She suffered terribly from severe pain, mainly in her hips and wrists, and was unable to walk for three months. The cause of Mariah’s suffering was a mystery to her doctors until she finally was diagnosed in September 2011 with a form of arthritis called Polyarticular Spondyloaropathy. To her, this meant she had pain in several of her ...

Jennifer Asmonga moved to Pittsburgh with her family when she was in the 7th grade. In what was an awkward time for anyone, she faced adversities in school because of her physical challenges. Jennifer learned to overcome her limitations by spending time with other children with arthritis at the Arthritis Foundation’s camp for Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthr...

Lisa lived her first 14 years of her life as an active child with no problems until the summer of 2010 when she started having chronic fatigue, low grade fevers, and loss of weight and appetite. Doctors diagnosed lisa with a rare form of vacuities called Takayasu’s Arteritis.  While she has several challenges to overcome, she finds strength in those around her.  Find out more about her journey in this episode of Arthritis Radio.

In this episode, Dr. Daniel Haffner talks about joint replacement, exercising with arthritis, and listening to your body.  Dr. Haffner has over 20 years of experience and practices at Excela Health Orthopedics and Sports Medicine.  He is a 2011 Let’s Move Together Fall Walk Medical Honoree.  To learn more about the f...

Our Pittsburgh Mistress of Ceremonies, Jennifer Miele, Vice President of Marketing and Communications for our sponsor, Excela Health, explains the importance of advocacy and education when it comes to arthritis.  Jennifer was formerly the WTAE Action News Westmoreland County Bureau Chief.  To learn more about t...