Glossary of Terms

RICE

• Rest, Ice, Compression, Exercise.

Range of motion

• How far you can move a joint; active range of motion is how far your joint can be moved by your own musculature; passive range of motion is how far your joint can be moved by an external force.

Rheumatologist

• A physician who specializes in diagnosing and treating arthritis and other diseases of the joints, muscles and bones.

Rheumatoid arthritis

• A common form of arthritis where the synovial membranes that line the joints become inflamed; over time, the inflammation may destroy the joint tissue, potentially leading to disability.