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Arthritis is not a life sentence, but it can be life changing. The most simple of tasks such as opening a jar or going up the stairs in the house can become difficult, painful and stressful.
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Getting medical help and treatment for arthritis is important but also helping yourself is also important. As there is no cure for most forms of arthritis, there is a lot you can do to reduce the effect of arthritis on your daily life.
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Arthritis NSW together with Inspired Adventures invite you to take the trip you have always dreamt of! Challenge yourself on this unforgettable 10 day adventure & trek the Great Wall of China. All funds raised will go toward providing support, advice, information, community awareness and research for people with arthritis. For more information and [...]
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is the most serious form of arthritis. It is not a rare disease, affecting around half a million Australians. Of these cases almost 60% are women. As part of Arthritis Awareness Week 2010, Arthritis Australia and the Australian Rheumatology Association began a campaign to give a voice to the almost 300,000 [...]
Neville woke up one night in terrible pain. He was diagnosed with several types of arthritis. Find out how he was able to beat his arthritis and keep doing the things he loves! Video produced by Arthritis QLD with a very generous grant from the Australian Rheumatology Association-Queensland Branch. The core purpose of this [...]
Kristy was a fit and healthy young woman when she was suddenly diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis. Find out how she conquered her condition. Video produced by Arthritis QLD with a very generous grant from the Australian Rheumatology Association-Queensland Branch The core purpose of this video is to send a message of hope and to provide [...]
Arthritis NSW is offering a number of warm water exercises classes throughout NSW giving you the opportunity to exercise, with guidance from a trained instructor, in a friendly and social environment.