Prevention of Arthritis

Follow the links below to find information on preventing arthritis.

Reviewed December 2011

5 Resources Found

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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:   Jun 2011
Title:   Prevention, treatment and self-management of musculoskeletal conditions
Publisher:   Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
Description:   Musculoskeletal conditions are generally chronic and there is no known cure. Health expenditure attributable to arthritis is substantial.
Date:   May 2010
Title:   Musculoskeletal conditions - arthritis and osteoporosis
Publisher:   Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
Description:   Arthritis is an inflammatory condition that affects one or more joints. Arthritis conditions are part of a broader group of conditions of the muscles and bones called musculoskeletal conditions. Some of the most commonly occurring musculoskeletal conditions are osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis and osteoporosis. Juvenile idiopathic arthritis is less common.
Date:   Mar 2010
Title:   Arthritis and stress - myDr.com.au
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   People with arthritis can be particularly prone to stress. Try these tips for managing stress so that it works for you, rather than against you.
Date:   Apr 2011
Title:   Fatty acids in the diet - myDr.com.au
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   Fatty acids such as omega 3 and omega 6 may have an important role in preventing heart disease.
Date:   May 2002

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