Patient/caregiver was instructed upon anatomy of knee joint as follows: The knee joint is where the thigh bone (femur) and the leg bone (tibia) meet. A third bone, patella or kneecap, is located in front on the joint between femur and tibia. The knee joint is enclosed in or surrounded by a joint capsule, which is known as a synovium. This joint capsule is a watertight sac surrounding the knee joint, formed by the strong [...]
Patient/caregiver was educated on foods to be included in diet by individuals with arthritis as follows: Fresh meats Consumption of highly processed, grilled, and baked meat & meat products, such as, hotdogs, bologna, and sausage, leads to generation of some chemicals known to contribute to or aggravate inflammation and joint pains. Choosing fresh meat cooked normally over highly processed, grilled, and baked meat & meat products can contribute towards preventing exacerbation of arthritis. White and [...]
Patient/caregiver was educated on foods to be included in diet by individuals with arthritis as follows: Fluid intake Observe compliance with intake of your recommended fluid volume. In general, the daily requirement of an average adult could be around 3 – 3.5 liters of fluid. Compliance with fluid intake recommendations helps with not only with synthesis of synovial fluid needed to maintain joint mobility, but also contributes to regular excretion of inflammatory mediators through urine. [...]
Patient/caregiver was educated on foods to be avoided by individuals with arthritis as follows: Vegetables Vegetables belonging to nightshade family, such as, tomatoes, tomatillos, eggplant, green peppers, bell peppers, jalapeno peppers, chili peppers, and potatoes are believed to promote inflammation. These vegetables contain a product called solanine, which is known to aggravate inflammation in various body parts. Individuals with history of arthritis must limit or observe moderation with intake of these vegetables and products made [...]
Patient/caregiver was educated on foods to be avoided by individuals with arthritis as follows: Added sugars Consumption of food products with added/extra sugars can lead to release of chemicals in the body that promote inflammation and joint pains. Processed foods could be high in added sugars. Individuals with arthritis should minimize intake of processed foods and added sugars, to help reduce inflammation and improved relief from joint pains. Avoid/minimize intake of regular soda, smoothies, and [...]
