Arthritis Insights

Dr Indira Prasadam, researcher at Queensland University of Technology (QUT), is part of the team researching why osteoarthritis occurs and what can be done to reduce the effects.   Osteoarthritis is a common form of arthritis that affects the whole joint including bone, cartilage, ligaments and muscles. Arthritis is...

Regular exercise is one of the leading forms of treatment for osteoarthritis. In fact, it is considered by some to be the most effective, non-drug, treatment for the pain and stiffness associated with the condition. However, the ability to participate in exercise declines with age. Studies have found that...

New Report: Chronic Pain in Australia Australian Institute of Health and Welfare   A new report from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare finds that 1 in 5 Australians over the age of 45 live with chronic pain. It also found that those with chronic pain have higher...

Adapted from, Kleyer, Beyer, Simon, Stemmler, Englbrecht, Beyer, rech, Manger, Kronke, Schett and Hueber (2017) If untreated, conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis and psoriatic arthritis can cause severe joint damage leading to functional decline. Luckily a number of Disease Modifying Anti-rheumatic Drugs (DMARDs) are available to help reduce the...

For many people living with arthritis, mornings can be particularly challenging, as they often bring with them aches, stiffness, and discomfort in the joints. This morning pain and stiffness, known as “morning stiffness,” can significantly impact one’s ability to start the day comfortably and may persist for most of...

Exercise is very important but when physical activity also comes with its fair share of aches and pains, how do you know when to push through the ‘good pain’ and when to stop? Discomfort versus pain Carly Ryan, Exercise Physiologist at Exercise and Sports Science Australia, says it is...

Pain, fatigue and joint swelling can make working with arthritis a challenge. Finding effective ways to control pain, use your energy wisely and preserve your joints is an important aspect of successfully carrying out your role in the workplace. Solutions and adjustments can be put in place to help...