by Arthritis NZ | Feb 3, 2022 | News, Research
In the 2015 Budget, the Government allocated $6-million of new funding over a three-year period to help improve care for people with osteoarthritis and associated health conditions. This led to the creation of the Mobility Action Plan (or āMAPā) which aimed to improve...
by Arthritis NZ | Aug 4, 2021 | News, Research
Arthritis New Zealand published an online survey shared on social media on peopleās experience of pain to help us better understand arthritis pain and develop more resources to help people manage pain. We acknowledge that the survey respondents are all in different...
by Arthritis NZ | Aug 4, 2021 | News, Research
The recent Arthritis New Zealand Medicinal Cannabis Survey revealed that consumers are keen to participate in future clinical trials which involve medicinal cannabis. Consumers ultimately want to access medicinal cannabis that is safe, legal and affordable, however...
by Arthritis NZ | Apr 14, 2020 | News, Osteoarthritis, Research
By Dr Cathy Chapple, School of Physiotherapy, University of Otago Co-investigators: Dr Prasath Jayakaran, School of Physiotherapy, University of Otago and Dr Rebecca Grainger, Wellington School of Medicine, University of Otago We know that exercise is beneficial for...
by Arthritis NZ | Sep 5, 2019 | News, Research
MÄori lived experiences of Osteoarthritis: A MÄori approach Research that explores the perceptions and experiences of MÄori adults living with osteoarthritis, from a MÄori approach. A summary of research done by Nikita McGruer under supervisors Associate Professor...