Arthritis Insights

Living with arthritis can be a daily battle against pain, stiffness, and limited mobility. When conservative treatments like medication, physical therapy, and lifestyle changes no longer provide relief, joint replacement surgery can offer a new lease on life. Here’s what you need to know before and after joint replacement...

Your General Practitioner (GP or local doctor) is usually your first stop for health care. Your GP can help you coordinate your overall health care, including making referrals to  specialists to help manage your arthritis if needed. Your GP clinic may also have a practice nurse who can provide...

When buying packaged foods, many products regularly have “nutrition claims” on the label. It is always best to read a nutrition panel and decide for yourself whether a food is a good choice or not, rather than relying on nutrition claims. The following are examples of nutrition claims and...

What is vasculitis? Vasculitis in an autoimmune disease that causes inflammation and narrowing of blood vessels, which carry blood to and from the heart as well as the body’s organs. Vasculitis occurs when the immune system mistakenly attacks its own blood vessels. There are three types of vasculitis: large vessel medium...

Gout has been recognised since ancient times. This painful and often debilitating form of arthritis is caused by an excess buildup of uric acid in the body. Gout can affect anyone, and its symptoms can be excruciating. In this article, we’ll explore the causes, symptoms, and treatment options for...

Every now and then we help a commercial partner reach our audience, it’s one of the things that helps to subsidise our services, many of which we provide for free. We hope you find this article relevant and useful.    More than 3 million people in Australia seek treatment...

November 2023 The rise of remote work has brought flexibility and convenience to our professional lives. Working from the comfort of your home reduces the amount of time travelling for work and allows for a more relaxed atmosphere. However, this setup can also present challenges to maintaining a healthy...

What does an exercise physiologist do? Exercise Physiologists (EPs) design and deliver safe and effective exercise programs for people suffering from health problems. They aim to prevent or manage chronic diseases or injury, and restore physical function, health, or wellness. They do this by creating individualised exercise programs to...