Treatments for Osteoarthritis

Links to information about treatments available for osteoarthritis, including medications and exercise.

Updated July 2008

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Title:	Neck and shoulder pain
Publisher:	Better Health Channel
Description:	The neck and shoulder are highly mobile, which means they are also prone to injury. Trauma, poor posture and arthritis are common causes of neck pain. Some shoulder conditions that cause pain include strains, tendonitis and fractures.
Date:	Aug 2008

Title:	A picture of osteoarthritis in Australia
Publisher:	Australian Institute of Health and Welfare
Description:	This report brings together the latest data to highlight the impact of osteoarthritis in Australia. The report includes information on the causes, treatment and management of the disease.
Date:	Oct 2007

Title:	Arthritis
Publisher:	The Jean Hailes Foundation for Women's Health
Description:	Arthritis literally means 'inflammation of the joint'. There are approximately 150 conditions that can be classified as arthritis. The most common symptoms are pain, swelling and stiffness in one or more joints, and fatigue. Three of the most common types of arthritis are osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis and gout.
Date:	Sep 2007

Title:	Medicine Update April 2007: Lumiracoxib (Prexige) for osteoarthiritis
Publisher:	National Prescribing Service
Description:	Since this issue of Medicine Update was published, lumiracoxib (Prexige) has been urgently withdrawn by the Therapeutic Goods Administration.
Date:	Apr 2007

Title:	Exercise Therapy for Arthritis
Publisher:	HealthInsite Topic Page
Description:	Links to information on exercise as therapy for arthritis
Date:	Jan 2007

Title:	Arthritis: why exercise can help seniors
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:	Jul 2006

Title:	Osteoarthritis: prescription medications
Publisher:	myDr
Description:	Find out about some medicines doctors prescribe for osteoarthritis pain.
Date:	Mar 2006

Title:	Coxibs and arthritis pain and inflammation
Publisher:	myDr
Description:	A class of drugs called COX-2 inhibitors, or coxibs, have been designed to help relieve pain and inflammation in osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.
Date:	May 2005

Title:	Osteoarthritis
Publisher:	Clinical Management and Treatment Education (CLIMATE)
Description:	Osteoarthritis is pain and stiffness as the joints become worn. This is a preview of the CLIMATE treatment program for osteoarthritis.
Date:	Dec 2004

Title:	Glucosamine and chondroitin in the treatment of arthritis
Publisher:	myDr
Description:	Glucosamine and chondroitin have been widely promoted as dietary supplements for osteoarthritis.
Date:	Oct 2004

Title:	Glucosamine for osteoarthritis of the knee
Publisher:	Australian Prescriber
Description:	Glucosamine is a normal constituent of the proteoglycans found in joint cartilage and synovial fluid. Clinical trials have now shown that the use of oral glucosamine sulphate in patients with osteoarthritis of the knee results in a significant reduction in joint pain and an improvement in joint function.
Date:	Jun 2004

Title:	Glucosamine for osteoarthritis of the knee (comments for consumers)
Publisher:	Australian Prescriber
Description:	Glucosamine is a type of sugar. It helps to build cartilage, so it may help people with damaged joints.
Date:	Jun 2004

Title:	Osteoarthritis: over-the-counter treatments
Publisher:	myDr
Description:	There are a number of different analgesics and non-steroidal anti-inflammatories available as over the counter treatments for osteoarthritis.
Date:	Feb 2003

Title:	Arthritis - you can do something about it
Publisher:	Multicultural Health Communication Service (NSW)
Description:	Osteoarthritis is very common in older people. This guide, which includes information on exercise and diet, explains how to relieve the pain and discomfort of the condition.
Date:	Feb 2002

Title:	The changing treatment of arthritis
Publisher:	Australian Prescriber
Description:	Arthritis falls into two very broad categories, which are not mutually exclusive. The most common is osteoarthritis. The other broad category contains inflammatory arthropathies, of which rheumatoid arthritis and psoriatic arthritis are the most common examples.
Date:	Jan 2000

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