Tips for Managing Morning Pain and Stiffness
For many people living with arthritis, mornings can be particularly challenging, as they often bring with them aches, stiffness, and discomfort in the joints. This morning pain and stiffness, known as “morning stiffness,” can significantly impact one’s ability to start the day comfortably and may persist for most of the day. However, there are several…
Info Sheets Complementary therapies
This sheet has been written to provide general information about complementary therapies for people with arthritis. It provides a summary of the current evidence about complementary therapies for arthritis as well as tips for the safe use of these therapies. Sources of further information are also included.
Medicines and arthritis
This sheet provides general information about the main types of medicines used for arthritis. It also gives tips on the safe use of medicines and where to go for further information. This sheet does not cover the full range of possible side effects for each medicine and you should discuss this further with your doctor or pharmacist
Anterior knee pain
Anterior knee pain is pain which occurs in the front of the knee around the knee cap.
Surgery for arthritis
This sheet provides an introduction to the most common types of surgery for arthritis. It also includes tips on when to talk to your doctor about surgery and how to get prepared.
Exercising And Arthritis
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, muscle tension and stress; and Improve…
What are the Psychological Effects of RA?
As part of their Empowered resource, Arthritis Australia has produced a short video which discusses some of the common emotional health impacts of RA. This video features interviews with Psychiatrist, Prof. Ian Hickie as well as a number of conversations with people living with RA.
Arthritis And Emotions
Having a chronic disease like arthritis can bring an array of feelings. Most people who live with arthritis experience and ebb and flow of control and anxiety. These feelings and emotions are natural and understandable, and depend on your life stage, self-image, relationships, responsibilities, economic security and disease status. The Arthritis Foundation have put together…
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