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Gardening And Arthritis
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 after your garden without causing pain.…
Complementary Therapies and Arthritis
We often receive all types of enquiries to our Infoline about various complementary therapies and whether they can help arthritis and arthritis related pain. In this article, we delve a little into complementary therapies and some key things to consider. ‘Complementary therapies’ are any treatments or therapies that are not part of the conventional treatment…
Tips for travelling pain-free this holiday season
For many, Christmas is a busy time of the year cooking, shopping and travelling to see family and friends. If you live with a chronic condition, such as arthritis, the stress and hustle of planning a trip can add to the discomfort caused by arthritis and worsen joint pain. Fortunately, our friends at Arthritis Foundation…
Chronic or Persistent Pain Management
People who live with chronic or persistent pain may be referred to a Persistent Pain Management Service. Often people may be referred by their GP after trying various other treatments or therapies without success. Persistent Pain Management Services are multidisciplinary. This means they include several different health professionals who work together in helping patients to…
Better Access Mental Health Care Plans
Up to two-thirds of all people living with arthritis say their condition has affected their mental health negatively. Thankfully, there are variety of dedicated health professionals available and systems in place to help you get quick and affordable mental healthcare. Better Access Mental Health Care Plans, or simply Mental Health Care Plans, are available to…
My Health Record: Control your health information securely, in one place
My Health Record is an online summary of your key health information. When you have a My Health Record, your health information can be viewed securely online, from anywhere at any time. The Australian Digital Health Agency have put together a range of resources to help you learn more about how your My Health Record…
Osteoporosis And Inflammatory Arthritis
What is Osteoporosis? Osteoporosis is the condition of weakening bones. Weak bones can become fragile and brittle, leading to a high risk of fractures and breaks. Osteoporosis occurs when the loss of minerals, such as calcium, is quicker than what the the body can make. This decreases bone density. Many people remain unaware they have…
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