by Tracey Kellett | Aug 30, 2022 | News
The short answer is yes; illness can trigger arthritis flare-ups. Have you had a cold or flu this winter and found that your arthritis symptoms have worsened? Or you’ve had COVID-19, gotten through the worst of that, done your 7 days penance, then your body has...
by AdminNZ | Aug 22, 2022 | News
Do you dread going anywhere in case you can’t get a park close enough for the pain in your knees to tolerate, or carrying things across long distances will send your hands into a flare? You may be eligible for a mobility parking permit. Like a lot of services...
by Tracey Kellett | Aug 9, 2022 | News
When you and your doctor decide the time is right for hip replacement surgery, it can be difficult to think beyond the overwhelm of the surgery itself. But with a bit of time spent on preparation, there a few things you can do to give your hospital stay and recovery...
by AdminNZ | Jul 13, 2022 | News
Sharp supports Children’s Camp by holding an annual fundraising golf tournament that has raised over $45,000 in three years. Philip Kearney, Chief Executive of Arthritis New Zealand – Kaiponapona Aotearoa explains the funds go towards the Children’s Camp...
by Tracey Kellett | Jul 5, 2022 | News, People with gout arthritis
Gout arthritis and purines – not all purines are equal! It’s not that helpful to avoid all foods with purines as some behave differently than others. Limiting SOME foods that are moderate to high in purines that have been found to affect your uric acid levels...
by Lisa Thompson | Jun 14, 2022 | News, Research
A team of talented medical students are working on research projects that they anticipate will influence and improve health services for people with arthritis. The team is supervised by Professor Rebecca Grainger and Doctor Tehmina Gladman (PhD). The projects focus on...
