Tips for reducing your risk of developing arthritis, or for managing your condition to live your best life with arthritis
Whether you have been diagnosed with arthritis or are looking for ways to reduce your risk of developing arthritis, HAPPY
reminds us of the key actions we can take.
Maintaining a Healthy weight; being physically Active;
Protecting your joints; forming Positive
health habits; and working with Your healthcare team gives us the best chance to live
well with arthritis!
How weight loss can help lessen joint pain and other health risks
Read about the research of Dr Indira Prasadam and her team on diet, exercise and OA
Learn about the various types of exercises that best suit arthritis.
Exercise is considered the most effective non-drug treatment for the pain associated with arthritis.
Keeping up regular exercise can be difficult. Find some helpful strategies here.
How do joints work, and how can we protect them from the stresses of every day life?
The use of assistive devices is becoming more common for people with a range of chronic conditions.
Strategies we can use to help protect joints and conserve energy in the hands.
What foods may help to reduce pain and inflammation associated with arthritis?
How to read nutrition panels to help make healthy food choices.
How can our gut bacteria contribute to our overall health and wellbeing?
Useful tips to help you get the most out of a trip to your doctor.
This service can help you to access mental health care professionals for support with mental health and wellbeing.
Small changes can make a big difference.
More articles and information to help you learn about your arthritis and look after your overall health if you have been diagnosed with arthritis.
It is not uncommon for someone living with arthritis to be diagnosed with more than one arthritic condition
Almost every type of arthritis can impact the hip and cause pain, stiffness, swelling and inflammation.
Foot pain has a major impact on people living with Rheumatoid Arthritis.
You can make a difference by supporting the work of Arthritis Queensland. Arthritis Queensland is 95% community funded. We rely on our generous donors and volunteers to ensure that we can continue to provide solutions and support to adults and children living with the pain of arthritis.