Arthritis Education by Professionals, Inc. is a highly specialized team of arthritis medical professionals led by professional arthritis educator Jan Revella, R.N. Jan has spent over 20 years working with leading arthritis and orthopaedic specialists providing free educational programs to people with arthritis.

  Jan presents the "Feeling Good With Arthritis" series of free educational programs on an ongoing basis. Leading rheumatologists and orthopaedic specialists join Jan in presenting interactive programs, cutting-edge technology and proven ways to help people with arthritis live independent, active lifestyles. Attendees also learn how to assess their problem and better manage their arthritis.

  For the past 20 years, over 100,000 people have experienced Jan's method of providing personalized help with a loving touch. Testimonials range from "You saved my life" to "It's the best information on arthritis I've ever received!" Through these programs, people gain a deeper understanding of arthritis. The result is an increased commitment to be proactive in managing their disease.

  Arthritis Education by Professionals, Inc. presents these arthritis education seminars at any public facility with an audience that can benefit from the information. If you are interested in hosting a "Feeling Good With Arthritis" Seminar or Forum, please contact Jan Revella at:

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Achieving Independence for a Lifetime
  Pain relief is most important to us when it comes to living life day-to-day. However, when asked what your greatest fear is about having arthritis, it's consistently said that it is the possible loss of independence. Come to learn how to balance pain relief with proper decision-making so you will maintain your independence for a lifetime.

Answers for Hips & Knees
  Active lifestyles generally demand movement of your hip and knee joints. To have these joints functioning well can mean independence and an active lifestyle. On the other hand, pain and loss of motion can take you out of the game. Come to find out about symptoms, an accurate diagnosis and the many options available for life long independence. Non-surgical and surgical alternatives will be discussed.

Arthritis: Breakthroughs in Medical Management
  Breakthroughs are presented every day but can you believe everything you hear? Indeed, there are new treatments proven to help the different forms of arthritis. Do you know what kind of arthritis you have and the options for treatment? This presentation will inform you on the latest information and give you renewed hope in current research being done.

Arthritis Medication: What's New; What's Safe
  Many new medications have recently become available for the treatment of arthritis. Better and safer choices do exist, but do you know whether they are suited for you? Effective management is not simply "taking a pill". We will explain the differences and appropriate uses of anti-inflammatory, disease modifying drugs, analgesics and cortisone, to name just a few types. You will learn what medications work, how they work, what to watch out for and what is best for your arthritis management.

Arthritis & Osteoporosis: Diagnosis & Management
  Arthritis and osteoporosis are often misunderstood terms that people use interchangeably. These conditions are very different. To be successfully manage one or more of these diseases means obtaining an accurate diagnosis and designing an effective treatment plan. This presentation will inform you as to what is involved in knowing what you may have as well as the latest treatments for living an active lifestyle.

Arthritis & Osteoporosis: Understanding the Role of Medication
  Once you the differences between these two conditions, it makes sense to know there are also different medications for different problems. We will detail the types of medications available, including the newest ones, the benefits, the risks and the long-term outcomes on these conditions.

Arthritis Pain: All You Can Do!
  Effective pain management is much more than simply 'taking a pill". Management of pain means understanding the many causes of pain and implementing a multi-faceted treatment plan. If you want to live an active lifestyle and don't want to be limited by pain, it's time to know all of the options so you rely on medications less than ever before. This presentation will include many types of arthritis and their symptoms.

Arthritis: The Role of Medication & Exercise
  The right exercise program can reduce the need for medication and reduce pain at the same time. Your exercise program, designed properly, can help make your activities easier and more fun to do. You will learn about the appropriate use of medications and exercise as part of your treatment program. The newest medications and nutritional supplements will be included.

Bursitis, Tendinitis & Arthritis: ITIS, ITIS, ITIS
  Not everything that hurts is arthritis. This is an enlightening approach to understanding the origins of specific pain and what actions you can take to succeed with treatment. Do you know the difference among bursitis, tendinitis and arthritis, and their variety of treatments?

Designing an Effective Treatment Program
  We can't stress it enough-effective control is a step-by-step process. We will help you consider your own personal situation and put together a program you can follow to give you pain relief and long-term benefits. Learn how to get in charge of your arthritis treatment plan!

Exercise to Reduce Pain & Stay Healthy
  Exercise has many benefits but most importantly it can keep you healthy and reduce your pain at the same time. We will show you how to design an exercise program that will benefit your specific problems. It's true, reducing pain can be accomplished with less medication and similar short-term therapies by abiding by a sound exercise program. This program can benefit you for life!

Foot and Ankle Problems
  Every step need not be painful. Heel pain as well as pain from bunions, hammertoes and the upper foot can be a thing of the past. There are multiple conservative and surgical alternatives for many types of foot problems. Do you know all of your options?

Hands and Shoulders: A Spectrum of Treatments
  Improved function and greater independence can be reached through accurate diagnosis of your hand or shoulder problem. Many hand and shoulders are not arthritis. We will distinguish the differences among many types of hand and shoulders problems. Early intervention is the key to hand and shoulder solutions. Once it's determined what is wrong, solutions can last a lifetime!

Help for Neck and Back Pain
  You can suffer from both neck and back pain and wonder what to do. Although the neck and back are all part of the spine, they problems can be different. Learning what is causing the problems you're experiencing is the first step. We will provide you details about neck and back pain and how you can receive effective treatments for both.

It's a Pain in the Neck!
  Do you know what is causing your neck pain? Many times, we assume it is arthritis, but do you really know? Come to learn about the many causes of neck pain and its various treatments. You can increase your comfort and activity with the right management program.

Lumbar Degeneration, Spinal Stenosis and That Ol' Back Pain
  Lumbar degeneration and spinal stenosis tend to be progressive problems that can affect you for years. Back/leg pain and its associated dysfunction do not have to be a way of life. There are more successful ways to treat these diagnoses than ever before. Knowing what you are dealing with is the first step to realizing how many treatments are now available. This informative presentation will tell you what you need to know to deal with your pain.

Many Faces of Arthritis
  Do you know there are more than 100 different forms of arthritis? Successful treatment depends on an accurate diagnosis. So, if your doctor has told you "it's just arthritis," you may not have all the facts. There is a lot you can do to get on the right track!

Neck & Shoulder Problems
  Do you wonder about the origin of your pain in your neck or shoulder? Finally, you can receive information that will help you identify your problem. This presentation will provide you with answers for both and how to effectively get help for these nagging problems. There are long-term solutions and specific ways you can return to doing the things you enjoy in life.

Osteoarthritis vs. Osteoporosis: Different Diseases, Different Treatments
  Often we attribute the lack of positive results of treatment to "nothing works for me". But, in fact, misunderstanding the underlying diagnosis and treatment plan can be the cause. Learn to understand how to deal with these conditions, separately and together. Come to find out about the newest treatments, newly released medications for treatment and how to live a more active lifestyle.

Over-the-Counter Pain Medication: Matching the Pill to the Pain Making the Right Choices for You!
  When pain is a problem to your activities of daily living and when it interferes with what you want to do, it's time to know how to get the most of your "drug-store resources. Are you counter-smart when it comes to reading labels and getting the most for your money and the best for your health?

Reducing Pain Through Exercise-Doing It Right!
  Designing an appropriate exercise program to gain strength and increase flexibility can reduce pain, improve mobility and boost your independence. We will demonstrate appropriate exercises to improve pain, mobility and function. Getting up and down and moving along can be a step-by-step process instead of a dreaded move. This presentation is one of our most popular.

The Shoulder: Shedding Pain; Restoring Function
  The shoulder is the most unstable and vulnerable joint in the body that can develop serious problems. Problems of pain and lost movement can be progressive and end in significant dysfunction, as we grow older. It doesn't have to be that way. The earlier the diagnosis and treatment plan, the more preventable these problems are. The life long answer relies on early diagnosis and intervention. You will learn the steps to take to avoid long-term shoulder disability.

Treatments for Back Pain: What Works; What's New!
  Degenerative disk disease, herniated disks, facet joint arthritis, spondylolithesis, scoliosis are a few diagnoses that can affect your back and your enjoyment of life. We will discuss many types of back pain and treatments, including some of the newest interventions available! For those who suffer from back or leg pain, this presentation will be full of options for returning you to a more active lifestyle. Non-surgical and surgical treatments will be included.

Understanding Osteoporosis: New Treatments for Bone Health
 Osteoporosis, a silent disease, is the loss of bone mass as we grow older. New developments in diagnostic technology and drug treatments coupled with a better understanding of prevention of osteoporosis have finally come together to give us a better outlook and opportunity to maintain and strengthen bones. Fractures and the disabling pain from advanced osteoporosis can be a thing of the past. Come to learn more about new treatments, medications and the approach to reaching new heights in the management of osteoporosis.