Arthritis Insights

Simple, Relevant, Effective, Time-Saving. Walking is a great way to introduce physical activity as part of your daily routine. Not only does it provide numerous health benefits, it’s also free, readily available, and safe for a variety of health conditions (including arthritis) as it is low impact. Incorporating a...

Anyone who owns a pet will agree that animals are a great source of unconditional love and support. But, for a person with a chronic condition, a furry friend can provide much more than companionship and a cuddle. Studies show that pets can help with both physical and mental...

Joint surgery is a big decision and it’s important that you are well informed about your options. There are many different types of surgery for various joints that may be beneficial to you. For hips and knees, it’s important to be aware that the 2018 ‘Royal Australian College of...

My Health Record is an online summary of your key health information. When you have a My Health Record, your health information can be viewed securely online, from anywhere at any time. The Australian Digital Health Agency have put together a range of resources to help you learn more...

Here are some simple exercises designed to help strengthen and stabilise muscles of the lower limb including knee flexion, hip abduction and standing Heel Raise. Standing Calf Raise You will need a sturdy chair or surface for this exercise to place your hands on to assist with balance if...

Living with pain can be one of the hardest parts of having arthritis. It’s important to understand the pain cycle and learn techniques that may help you cope with pain. It is also important to not solely rely on medications alone to manage your pain, the best results are...

Tofacitinib (sold as Xeljanz), is already available on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS), but will be extended to include treatment of patients with psoriatic arthritis. More than 4800 patients are expected to benefit from the subsidy, which will allow them to access the medicine for $40.30 per script, or...

As the weather starts to cool down, many people find their stiffness in the morning worsens. For osteoarthritis it may last for up to an hour or so. For others living with inflammatory arthritis however (such as rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis) it can last for hours or...