Living Well with Arthritis

Hand exercises may help to reduce stiffness, improve muscle strength and joint range of motion in people who have arthritis. There is no one-size-fits-all hand prescription for people with arthritis, but an occupational therapist, physiotherapist or rheumatologist can help design a program especially for your hands. Rest/Exercise Balance If...

There is an increasing amount of research into the important role gut microbiomes play in our overall health. These studies have demonstrated links between gut health and the immune system, autoimmune diseases, mood and mental health among many other health conditions. So what is the connection and how can...

Symptoms such as stiffness, swelling and pain may be typical for inflammatory arthritic conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis and ankylosing spondylitis among others. But many people often have trouble with their memory, concentrating, thinking clearly or just feeling ‘fuzzy’. This is often described as brain fog. Possible...

People with arthritis, particularly older people, are often at greater risk of falls. This article explains why, and provides some tips on the things we can do to help reduce that risk.  Causes of falls in people with arthritis Below are some common risk factors for falls in people with arthritis:    Decreased physical...

As part of their Empowered resource, Arthritis Australia has produced a short video which discusses some of the common emotional health impacts of RA. This video features interviews with Psychiatrist, Prof. Ian Hickie as well as a number of conversations with people living with RA.

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...