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Travelling with Arthritis: Tips and Considerations for a Comfortable Journey
Travelling can be an enriching experience, but for people with arthritis, it presents unique challenges that require careful planning and consideration. Understanding these challenges and employing effective strategies can make sure you have a smooth and enjoyable travel experience. In this article, we will explore some tips and considerations to make sure you can have…
Demystifying Foot Pain
As many people will already know from experience, arthritis can affect the feet and cause joint pain, swelling and stiffness. It can also make standing and walking painful and you may find your feet and/or toes change shape, making it harder to fit shoes. The feet and ankles can be affected by several types of…
Choosing the Right Shoes for Arthritis: Finding Comfort and Support
Arthritis can be a challenging condition that affects the joints, making everyday activities like walking a potential source of discomfort. Wearing the right pair of shoes may make a significant difference in managing arthritis-related foot pain and improving overall mobility. In this article, we will explore essential factors to consider when buying shoes for arthritis, guiding…
Understanding the Risk Factors for Arthritis
Arthritis includes over 100 different types of joint diseases and conditions and affects people of all ages, genders, and lifestyles. However, certain risk factors can increase the likelihood of developing arthritis. By understanding these risk factors, people can take proactive steps to manage their health and wellbeing. #1. Age As people get older they have…
The Impact Of Smoking On Arthritis
When people think about the dangers of smoking, they usually consider its impact on the lungs, heart, and overall life expectancy. However, what might not be as widely recognised is the connection between smoking and the development or worsening of arthritis. If you’re a smoker, understanding how this habit can affect your joints might provide…
Arthritis and Genetics, is there a link?
For some types of arthritis, people who are a parent, child, or sibling of someone with arthritis, may be at risk of developing a similar condition. It is very likely that genes play a part of developing some types of arthritis. But the exact role of genetics is still not well known. Inflammatory Arthritis Rheumatoid…
Warilla Rural Health Seminar
Over 100 people from Shellharbour attended our latest health seminar on 24 October and heard how to get the most out of their appointments and treatments and take more control of their arthritis. The event was the third in our 2024 rural health seminar schedule. The presentation focused on how people living with arthritis could…
How Summer Can Affect Joint Health: Managing Osteoarthritis During Warm Weather
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. Summer brings longer days and opportunities to bask in the sun, but for individuals with osteoarthritis,…
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