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Meditation for Arthritis

Living with pain can be one of the hardest parts of having arthritis, and unfortunately there is no one-size-fits all approach to managing it. What works for one person may not work for another, and you may need to try different techniques until you find what works best for you. The Dealing with Pain information…

Arthritis Fast Facts and Figures

Tips for cooking with Arthritis

Creaky Joints   Though it can become more difficult over time, dont let arthritis keep you from preparing and cooking your favourite meals! This article from CreakyJoints shares practical tips for preparing meals with less effort and energy. To read the Creaky Joints article, click here: https://creakyjoints.org.au/living-with-arthritis/cooking-with-arthritis/ How can we help? Register for our online…

Does pain equal damage?

Pain is not the same thing as harm or injury. Isaac Cockcroft, a physiotherapist at the Royal North Shore Hospital, explains…. “I shouldn’t do that activity, as it causes me pain” “Exercise flares up my condition, so I can’t do that”. These are common reasons why pain stops people engaging in their usual activities. Current…

Our philanthropic side

As The Arthritis Movement’s (TAM) Philanthropy Manager, Nick Cadey says his job is to connect people in need with people who care. Coming from a background as an auctioneer and antique dealer, business education events and marketing consultant, he has been getting to know TAM’s donors and partners and how they support our programs and…

Mindfulness

Arthritis Tamed with Tai Chi

July 2024 Dr Paul Lam developed osteoarthritis as a child while narrowly escaping starvation during the great famine in China in the late 1950s during Chairman Mao’s regime. He is now grateful for the opportunity it gave him to pursue tai chi to successfully manage his symptoms and anxiety.   Paul grew up in southern…

Thermotherapy