Exercise can reduce joint pain and stiffness and increases flexibility, strength and endurance in people with arthritis. Four main types of exercise are recommended for people with arthritis.
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Arthritis and surgery: hip replacement
For some people with arthritis, hip replacement surgery could mean the difference between leading a normal life or putting up with a debilitating condition.
Slowing of osteoarthritis with weight loss
A small amount of weight loss may slow the progression of knee joint degeneration in people with osteoarthritis or at high risk of it.
Osteoarthritis treatments
A number of treatments are available for osteoarthritis, including exercise, weight control, medicines and surgery.
Arthritis: aids and equipment to help
Find out how home care and lifestyle aids can help people with arthritis maintain their independence.
Rheumatoid arthritis: prescription medicines
Prescription medicines are an important part treatment for rheumatoid arthritis (RA). While these medicines do not cure RA, they suppress inflammation, prevent joint damage and relieve symptoms.
Arthritis: how osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis affect joints
Arthritis is very common, and typically causes pain and stiffness in the affected joints. See images of how rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis affect your joints differently.
Osteoarthritis: over-the-counter treatments
Over-the-counter treatments for osteoarthritis include simple pain relievers, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and rubefacients (heat rubs).
Gout: two-thirds of Australians don’t have ideal control
Two-thirds of Australians with gout have uric acid concentrations above the recommended levels and may not be being treated adequately, according to a recent study.
Osteoarthritis: prescription medicines
Medicines to relieve the pain of osteoarthritis usually form part of a treatment plan. Find out the current thinking on paracetamol, NSAIDs, corticosteroid injections and other prescription medicines for arthritis.