by AdminNZ | Apr 8, 2020 | News
Arthritis New Zealand has heard from people worried about being required to work in essential services during the COVID -19 lockdown. People were concerned that their medication for arthritis compromised their immune systems and made them more vulnerable to the virus....
by AdminNZ | Apr 7, 2020 | News, People with gout arthritis
George Hadler reached out to Arthritis New Zealand after he was told to wait as long as possible before having knee replacement surgery for arthritis in the joint because his knee would “never be the same” after surgery. George felt unable to hold out any longer, and...
by AdminNZ | Apr 3, 2020 | News
Written by Jennifer Bowden, registered nutritionist It’s time to ditch the diet and instead create a balanced lifestyle you love. A healthy lifestyle that is easily maintained is more helpful for chronic conditions like arthritis, than the never-ending pursuit...
by AdminNZ | Apr 3, 2020 | News
The internet is overloaded with advice and exercise tips that are good for your hands, and information overload can be overwhelming. Therefore, we have put together a helpful list of tips to manage arthritis pain in your hands, exercises that will help and other...
by AdminNZ | Mar 26, 2020 | News
Living with a long-term health condition like arthritis can affect all aspects of our wellbeing, including physical, social, mental and emotional. Each of these dimensions of health influences and supports the other. We know that stress, tension and anxiety can...
by AdminNZ | Mar 19, 2020 | News
In response to ongoing community preparedness for the spread of COVID 19 and particular concern for the vulnerability of the elderly and immune-compromised populations Arthritis New Zealand has decided to suspend community presentations, workshops and face to face...
