ABSTRACT Arthritis is not only a devastating barrier to employment for many Americans, it is also the most common disabling disease in the Unites States. There are more than 100 different types of arthritis. Arthritis causes pain, swelling and changes in the joints that limit movement. It affects people of all ages. Arthritis can come on slowly or suddenly. Once you have arthritis, it usually lasts all of your life. However, many things can be done …showed first 75 words of 3501 total…

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