Arthritis Insights

Living with arthritis in your lower limbs can be a daily struggle, affecting your ability to walk, stand, or even perform basic activities comfortably. The constant pain, stiffness, and swelling in your feet, ankles, and knees can significantly impact your quality of life. However, a podiatrist—a healthcare professional who...

Maintaining a healthy lifestyle is important for preventing or managing arthritis. It is common for people to wonder if there is a specific diet that should be followed or foods to avoid with arthritis. The good news is that when it comes to arthritis, the dietary advice is quite...

It may seem extreme and perhaps a little unpalatable to many, but a growing body of scientific research suggests that fasting can have a variety of health benefits. These include the prevention of heart disease and diabetes, and also the improvement of arthritis symptoms. Scientists are beginning to understand...

As The Arthritis Movement’s (TAM) Philanthropy Manager, Nick Cadey says his job is to connect people in need with people who care. Coming from a background as an auctioneer and antique dealer, business education events and marketing consultant, he has been getting to know TAM’s donors and partners and...

Weight management is one of the key elements to living well with arthritis. A simple way to improve your diet but not give up your favourite meals is to try some healthy food swaps. Making small changes is the easiest and most achievable way to lose weight. Swap: Milk...

A new report from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare identifies ‘back pain’ was one of the top 5 specific diseases causing ‘burden’ in 2022. The other top 5 specific diseases included coronary heart disease, dementia, COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease), and anxiety disorders. *** The term ‘burden’ or ‘burden...

Finding the energy and time to work out is tough enough when you’re not traveling, so it’s no surprise that exercise can go off the rails when you’re on the road. With some planning, you can fit it into any trip, says Brian Housle, an exercise physiologist and fitness...

The festive season is here and can be a busy time of the year cooking, shopping, gathering with family and friends, but most of all, decorating for the holidays. If you live with a chronic condition, such as arthritis, it is important to look after your joints and manage...