Arthritis Insights

Associate Professor Philip Robinson trained in medicine and completed specialty training in general and acute care medicine and rheumatology in New Zealand. He then completed a PhD in genetics at the University of Queensland Diamantina Institute and a post-doctoral fellowship at the Queensland Brain Institute at the University of...

If you have difficulty sleeping, you’re not alone. Research shows up to 80% of people with arthritis can have disturbed sleeping patterns. Because several of your body’s functions are influenced by sleep, disturbed or limited sleep can have a big impact on our overall health. It can cause concentration...

Stem cells have long been heralded as the possible answer to a number of medical conditions, including osteoarthritis. Although there is currently no disease modifying therapy that has a credible evidence base for osteoarthritis, research examining the effectiveness of stem cells could point the way forward. Osteoarthritis is by...

Stress is a very normal, and constant presence in our lives. But for people with a chronic condition, like arthritis, may find they experience stress more often due to subsequent chronic pain, the cost of medical appointments or medication, and the uncertainty of an unpredictable future. Being stressed can...

The benefits of heat and cold for arthritis are yet to be proven by research, however these treatments are soothing and safe when used carefully. What are the different types of cold therapy? Ice packs – commercially available, can be lower than 0 degrees coming out of the freezer...

There are over 100 conditions grouped under the umbrella term ‘arthritis’, but are usually placed into two main categories: Non-Inflammatory Arthritis and Inflammatory Arthritis. They are placed in these categories based on their underlying disease processes – we’ll explain a bit more about this below. Unfortunately, we still don’t...

The hands are a common site for arthritis. When the joints in the hand and wrist become arthritic, it can make our every day activities very difficult. Luckily, there are treatments available to help. Read on to learn more about the range of health professionals that might form part...

Joint protection and energy conservation strategies are one of the best ways to help reduce the overall impact on our joints. This doesn’t mean you should stop using your joints. It just means that you should use them differently to reduce the amount of stress going through your joints....