Dealing with joint pain can be tough. Find help and support through these organizations. 

Find support and information

• Arthritis Foundation (USA) - free helpline: 1-844-571-HELP (4357)
• Arthritis Consumer Experts (Canada)
• Hand Pain community
• Versus Arthritis (UK) - free helpline on 0800 5200 520
• Women with Rheumatoid Disease community

 

Find a rheumatologist

Rheumatologists are physicians specially trained to diagnose and treat more than 100 types of arthritis and related disorders that affect the body's joints, bones, muscles, and connective tissue. 

Use the Find a Rheumatologist database to search for practicing Rheumatologists in the USA.

The database is made available by the American College of Rheumatology (ACR) as an informational resource for patients and caregivers.

Find a physical therapist

Physical therapists are movement experts who optimize quality of life through prescribed exercise, hands-on care, and patient education. 

Use the Physical Therapist directory to search for practising physical therapist in the USA. 

The directory is provided by the American Physical Therapy Association.

Find a hand therapist

Certified Hand Therapist's (CHT's) are specialized physical or occupational therapists who evaluate and treat issues related to an ‘upper extremity’ (think hands, wrists, elbows and shoulders). 

Use the Certified Hand Therapist directory to find practicing hand therapists in the USA.

The directory is maintained by the American Society of Hand Therapists.

 

Find a hand surgeon

Hand surgeons seek to improve problems related to the hand, wrist and forearm. 

Use the Hand Surgeons directory to find a practicing hand surgeon in the USA.

The directory is maintained by the American Society for Surgery.