Arthritis

Follow the links below to find information on arthritis.

For specific information on osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis and gout, follow the links to those topic pages below.

The Arthritis Australia website has a range of information on arthritis: 

Updated June 2011

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Living with Arthritis

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Links to information to help people living with arthritis, including exercise, diet, and social support.

Prevention of Arthritis

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Links to information on preventing arthritis.

Risk Factors for Arthritis

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Links to information on risk factors and causes of arthritis.

Treatments for Arthritis

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Links to information on treatments for arthritis, including drugs, alternative therapies, exercise and diet therapies, physiotherapy and rehabilitation.

Gout

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Links to information about gout.

Osteoarthritis

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Links to information on osteoarthritis, the most common form of arthritis.

Rheumatoid Arthritis

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Links to information on rheumatoid arthritis.

Personal Stories about Arthritis

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Links to personal stories about living with arthritis.

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Title:   Arthritis
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Arthritis is a general term that means pain, stiffness and inflammation (heat and swelling) in the joints or muscles of the body. There are more than 100 types of arthritis. There is no cure for arthritis. Management techniques can include medical treatment and medication, physiotherapy and exercise.
Date:   Aug 2011
Title:   Arthritis overview - myDr.com.au
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   Find out about common types of arthritis, such as osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis and gout, and the treatments available.
Date:   Sep 2010
Title:   What is arthritis
Publisher:   NSW Department of Health
Description:   Provides information on the most common forms of arthritis, their symptoms, diagnosis and treatment options to control arthritis, as well as learning to live with the condition.

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