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KNOWLEDGE: Musculoskeletal Conditions
Osteoarthritis occurs when the cartilage inside a joint breaks down causing pain and stiffness.
Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune condition that causes joint pain and inflammation.
Back pain is a common issue for many Australians, and is rarely the result of a serious condition or damage to your spine.
Osteoporosis causes your bones to become weak and lose their strength, making them break more easily than normal bones.
Gout is caused by too much uric acid in your bloodstream, resulting in extreme pain and swelling, most commonly in your big toe.
Polymyalgia rheumatica causes muscle pain and stiffness, particularly affecting your neck, shoulders and thighs.
Ankylosing spondylitis is a type of inflammatory arthritis that mainly affects the joints in your back but can also affect other joints.
Fibromyalgia causes widespread pain and tenderness throughout your body, often accompanied by fatigue.
Juvenile idiopathic arthritis is a group of inflammatory joint conditions that affect children and teens under the age of 16.
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Connected tISSUES
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Ticking off Trusted Information Sources
When we say the word “Australian” it conjures up images of sun, sand, fun and the laid back, lovable (NOT gullible) Aussie. But a recent study commissioned by MYFitnessPal and conducted by the Dublin City University Business School found that Australians are the most gullible when it comes to health advice on TikTok. https://www.thenewdaily.com.au/life/2024/04/11/aussies-love-dodgy-tiktok-advice TheLeer Más
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It’s Flu season…AGAIN
It’s that time of year again and early indications are we are in for another ‘bumper’ flu season. Let’s also not forget the seemingly ever present and lingering COVID-19. So, it is important everyone has the most up to date information on what they should and should not do to safely get through the 2024Leer Más
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Shining a light on back pain
Did you know that back pain is the leading cause of disability in the world? (1) In 2017-2018, 1 in 6 Aussies reported having back pain – that’s almost 4 million people.(2) And these stats don’t take into account people who have back pain caused by conditions such as osteoporosis. With so many people affectedLeer Más
CHOICE: Articles and Info
November 30, 2023
Australian Clinical Study
Volunteer for a new study looking at the connection between rheumatoid arthritis and gut health, researching the effectiveness of a potential pre and probiotic medical food on managing symptoms.
January 23, 2024
Self-care for health!
We’re pleased to announce the release of self-care plans for RA, JIA, Back pain, axSpA, and PsA. Thanks to grants from AbbVie and UCB, these easy to understand and practical self-care plans were developed in collaboration with consumers and healthcare professionals.
October 16, 2023
Rattle Ya Bones Day
It’s an opportunity to get informed, get supported and help Musculoskeletal Australia raise awareness and funds to make a real and significant impact to improve Australia’s musculoskeletal health.
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