Arthritis Insights

Gardening can be a form of exercise, or have benefits for our mental health and overall wellbeing. But, pain, inflammation or fatigue associated with arthritis can sometimes make it difficult. Our friends at Versus Arthritis have put together this article of planning and growing tips to help you look...

Exercise is considered the most effective non-drug treatment for the pain associated with arthritis. Everyone with or without arthritis should be doing regular, appropriate exercise. Regular exercise can: Reduce joint pain; Improve joint mobility and flexibility; Increase muscle strength Assist in weight management Improve balance and posture Decrease fatigue,...

A new report from the Australian Bureau of Statistics using the 2021 Census dataset finds that approximately 8 million Australians live with a long-term health condition. Over 2.1 million Australians live with arthritis. The proportion of those with a long-term health condition increased with age. More than three out...

Associate Professor Philip Robinson trained in medicine and completed specialty training in general and acute care medicine and rheumatology in New Zealand. He then completed a PhD in genetics at the University of Queensland Diamantina Institute and a post-doctoral fellowship at the Queensland Brain Institute at the University of...

If you have difficulty sleeping, you’re not alone. Research shows up to 80% of people with arthritis can have disturbed sleeping patterns. Because several of your body’s functions are influenced by sleep, disturbed or limited sleep can have a big impact on our overall health. It can cause concentration...

Stem cells have long been heralded as the possible answer to a number of medical conditions, including osteoarthritis. Although there is currently no disease modifying therapy that has a credible evidence base for osteoarthritis, research examining the effectiveness of stem cells could point the way forward. Osteoarthritis is by...

Stress is a very normal, and constant presence in our lives. But for people with a chronic condition, like arthritis, may find they experience stress more often due to subsequent chronic pain, the cost of medical appointments or medication, and the uncertainty of an unpredictable future. Being stressed can...

The benefits of heat and cold for arthritis are yet to be proven by research, however these treatments are soothing and safe when used carefully. What are the different types of cold therapy? Ice packs – commercially available, can be lower than 0 degrees coming out of the freezer...