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Osteoporosis and Arthritis: What You Need to Know

Arthritis itself can increase your risk of developing osteoporosis. But other risk factors may also play a role in the development of osteoporosis. These can be broken into two … See more

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How to Relieve Buttock Pain: 7 Exercises to Try

WEBThis exercise works your outer thigh and buttocks. Lie on your side with your right leg on top and the bottom left leg bent to provide support. Straighten your top leg and slowly raise it …

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What is Healthcare Horizon Scanning and What Does it Mean for …

WEBThough horizon scanning has the potential to positively shape the healthcare landscape and patients’ access to innovative therapies, existing processes and systems …

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Alcohol and Arthritis: How Drinking Affects Your Joints, and 4 Tips …

WEBIn any given month, more than half of adults in the United States have raised at least one glass of wine, beer or hard liquor. But is it safe to drink alcohol if you’re one …

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What is Polymyalgia Rheumatica

WEBPolymyalgia rheumatica (PMR) is believed to be an autoimmune disorder (where the immune system attacks normal cells within the body). “Poly” means “many” and …

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Why I Speak Up as a Healthcare Consumer (and How You Can, Too)

WEBConsumer-centred care is also called patient-centred care, person-centred care or personalised care. It is an approach used in health and social services that …

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Things you should know about arthritis and oral health

WEBArthritic conditions with known oral health risks include osteoporosis, osteoarthritis (OA), rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and psoriatic arthritis (PsA) among others. …

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Osteoporosis: Our Guide to Better Bone Health

WEBFollow us on Facebook. We set up our CreakyJoints Australia Community group on Facebook to share our latest news, feature articles, arthritis resources and …

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Health and Community Services Information For People With …

WEBTo live well with chronic conditions it helps to have access to a wide range of health services and reliable information, such as allied health, counselling, support groups and …

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How Arthritis Strikes Your Feet, and 11 Ways to Heal Your Arthritis

WEB3. Set a weight loss goal. When it comes to arthritis, what your scale says really matters. People with a higher body weight are diagnosed with arthritis at an earlier …

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How to Access Holistic Allied Health and Rheumatology Support …

WEBThis has been created to complement the consultations you might be having with your existing rheumatologist and allied health providers. Basic membership …

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Two New Psoriasis Treatments are Now on the PBS. Could They …

WEBExciting news for Australians with chronic plaque psoriasis. Two breakthrough treatments have been added to the PBS, bringing fresh possibilities for those with this …

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Government Support for People with Chronic Conditions

WEBMedicare Benefits Scheme. Medicare is Australia’s universal health care system. It is operated by the Australian Government and is funded through the tax system. Citizens …

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Australia’s First Clinical Care Standard for People with Rheumatoid

WEBAbout the RA Clinical Care Standard. The inaugural Rheumatoid Arthritis Clinical Care Standard, recently published by the Australian Rheumatology Association …

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29 Tips from Podiatrists for Managing Arthritis Pain in Your Feet

WEB“The feet are prime real estate for arthritis,” says Doug Tumen, DPM, board-certified podiatrist, author of Ask The Foot Doctor, and a founding partner of Hudson …

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Finding A Peer Support Group

WEBGive it a go and you won’t need to feel you are alone in your struggles anymore. CreakyJoints Australia is committed to supporting peer support groups and all those with …

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Herbs and Supplements for Arthritis

WEBMade from the boswellia serrata plant, it may ease pain and improve joint function. Bromelain: Supplement made from pineapple enzymes. Some people with arthritis find …

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Rinvoq®: New Treatment Available Through PBS For Rheumatoid …

WEBUpadacitinib (Rinvoq®) is a type of medication called a JAK inhibitor — a sub-classification of disease modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs). This means it …

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