Info Sheets – Living with Arthritis

This sheet has been written to provide general information about massage for people with arthritis and musculoskeletal pain. It includes guidelines as to how to find a qualified massage therapist and general safety tips. It also tells you where to find further information and advice

This sheet has been written to help people with arthritis learn about ways to deal with fatigue (tiredness). It also provides general information about ways to make daily tasks easier and take pressure off joints affected by arthritis. Sources of further information are also included.

Living with pain can be one of the hardest parts of having arthritis. This sheet has been written for you to understand the pain cycle and learn techniques that may help you cope with pain. Sources of further information are also included.

Arthritis is a chronic health condition that can affect your physical health and your mental wellbeing. It is understandable that the ongoing physical symptoms such as chronic pain, fatigue and disturbed sleep can cause distress and affect your mood.

Good sleep habits (also called good sleep hygiene) are things that you can do to give your child the best chance of a good refreshing sleep. Most of these things are common sense but can be forgotten in every day busy life.

This sheet has been written for people with osteoarthritis (OA) of the hip and/or knee. There are many treatments that may be helpful. Here are some things you should know.

This sheet gives a general description of arthritis. It may be helpful if you are unsure if you have arthritis. It provides general information about how arthritis is diagnosed and what you can do to manage it. It also tells you where you can find more information.