Arthritis Insights

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...