Living with Arthritis

Follow the links below to find information on living with arthritis, including exercise, effects on employment and life style and support for people living with arthritis.

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Reviewed April 2009

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Title:   Ageing - muscles bones and joints
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Muscles, bones and joints are affected by the ageing process. Osteoarthritis, osteoporosis and rheumatoid arthritis are more common in older people. Exercise to increase muscle and bone fitness can reduce or reverse the risk of disability and disease.
Date:   Sep 2009

Title:   Arthritis: why exercise can help seniors - myDr.com.au
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   Many people assume that arthritis is only associated with old age and, although other forms of the condition that are just as debilitating affect children and young adults, osteoarthritis is the one that commonly affects older people.
Date:   Aug 2009

Title:   Arthritis exercises - myDr.com.au
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   Exercise can reduce pain and stiffness for those suffering from arthritis.
Date:   Aug 2009

Title:   Arthritis: aids and equipment to help - myDr.com.au
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   Find out how home care and lifestyle aids can help people with arthritis maintain their independence.
Date:   Aug 2009

Title:   Exercising and arthritis - myDr.com.au
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   Exercise can reduce joint pain and stiffness and increases flexibility, strength and endurance in people with arthritis.
Date:   Aug 2009

Title:   Arthritis: adapting for the workplace - myDr.com.au
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   You may already be working, need to look for a new job or have been ill for a while and want to re-join the workforce. If you have arthritis, find out how an occupational therapist could help you achieve your full potential at work.
Date:   Aug 2009

Title:   Arthritis: coping with your emotions - myDr.com.au
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   Learning you have a chronic illness such as arthritis could send your emotions into a spiral of anger and depression.
Date:   Aug 2009

Title:   Arthritis: sex and intimacy - myDr.com.au
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   Relationships can be difficult at the best of times, but living with arthritis places a huge stress on any relationship.
Date:   Jul 2009

Title:   Dynamic exercise programs (aerobic capacity and/or muscle strength training) in patients with rheumatoid arthritis
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   This summary of a Cochrane review presents what we know from research about the effect of exercise on Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA).  ...
Date:   Jun 2009

Title:   Exercise for osteoarthritis of the hip
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   This summary of a Cochrane review presents what we know from research about the effect of exercise for people with osteoarthritis (OA) of the hip....
Date:   Apr 2009

Title:   Arthritis and exercise
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Exercise can have many benefits for people with arthritis. Regular gentle physical activity can reduce some of the symptoms of arthritis and improve joint mobility and strength. Helpful exercises may include dancing, swimming, walking and chair exercises.
Date:   Jan 2009

Title:   Young adults with arthritis
Publisher:   RealTime Health Pty. Ltd.
Description:   Online videos and DVD's of the personal stories and patient experiences of young adults with arthritis.
Date:   Jan 2009

Title:   Arthritis in childhood
Publisher:   RealTime Health Pty. Ltd.
Description:   Online videos and DVD's of the personal stories and patient experiences of children with arthritis.
Date:   Jan 2009

Title:   Arthritis and water exercise
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Warm water exercise (hydrotherapy) is helpful for people with arthritis. The resistance of moving through water boosts muscle strength and endurance.
Date:   Dec 2008

Title:   Juvenile arthritis in Australia
Publisher:   Australian Institute of Health and Welfare
Description:   Juvenile arthritis is one of the common chronic diseases affecting Australian children. The disease contributes significantly to ill health, affecting growth and skeletal maturity of children. The life course of the disease entails a variety of complications, activity limitations and need for regular support and care.
Date:   Oct 2008

Title:   Exercise for osteoarthritis of the knee
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   This summary of a Cochrane review presents what we know from research about the effect of exercise on osteoarthritis (OA)....
Date:   Aug 2008

Title:   Tai Chi and arthritis
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Tai Chi can help manage the symptoms of arthritis. All state Arthritis Foundations in Australia have supported suitable Tai Chi instructors as part of a program for arthritis. Many people have gained health benefits and relief from their conditions by practicing Tai Chi.
Date:   Jun 2008

Title:   Osteoarthritis: joints affected - myDr.com.au
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   See how osteoarthritis affects your joints using this interactive image.
Date:   Apr 2008

Title:   Exercise therapy in juvenile idiopathic arthritis
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   This summary presents what we know from research about the effect of exercise therapy in JIA. The review shows that in children with JIA, exercise may not lead to any difference in a child's ability to function or move their joints fully, the number of ...
Date:   Dec 2007

Title:   Post-operative therapy for metacarpophalangeal arthroplasty
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   This summay of a Cochrane review presents what we know from research about the effect of post-operative therapy for metacarpophalangeal (MCP) arthroplasty. The review shows that in people with RA:...
Date:   Oct 2007
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