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Arthritis: Behavioral Treatment
Arthritis refers to a group of more than 100 disorders in which the joints become damaged, often as a result of inflammation. There is no known cure for arthritis and as such, it is a common condition that is usually chronic in nature and causes significant pain and disability. Although disability in arthritis is associated with damage to the joints that can be identified through examinations (such as X-rays), damage does not entirely predict the level of function that individuals achieve. Indeed, it has long been recognized that ...
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