American College of Rheumatology
2200 Lake Boulevard NE
Atlanta, GA 30319
404-633-3777
This site has fact sheets about various arthritic conditions, information on recent research, and upcoming conferences. There are also descriptions of the roles played by various healthcare team members. You can access a listing of members by geographic area.
Arthritis Foundation
1355 Peachtree Street NE
Suite 600
Atlanta, GA 30309
404-872-7100
Look here for a wealth of information about various types of arthritis, information on various treatments, support group information, and lots of tips for living with arthritis. You can read the latest issue of their magazine Arthritis Today and join a group called “Connect and Control,” which will help devise an exercise plan for you. In addition, the site features message boards and essays from people meeting the challenges of living with arthritis. Details on recent research studies are also available, as well as a link to the office of a local Arthritis Foundation to get referrals to specialists.
National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases
Building 31
31 Center Drive
MSC 2350
Bethesda, MD 20892-2350
301-495-4484
1-877-226-4267
This website offers detailed information about rheumatoid arthritis, as well as other types of arthritis and rheumatic diseases. It also has news releases, recent research findings, and information on research initiatives and studies that are accepting patients.
Revision Information
- Reviewer: EBSCO Medical Review Board Laura Lei-Rivera, PT, DPT
- Review Date: 07/2021
- Update Date: 08/24/2021