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The Blog features all of our latest arthritis news, media releases, frequently asked questions, research, and much more. Choose a filter category below or use the search function to find the most relevant blog posts for you.

Can we reduce the burden of knee injuries and osteoarthritis in New Zealand?Ā
Knee injuries, particularly those caused by sports, are a major contributor to osteoarthritis in New Zealand. The latest research suggests that early intervention and targeted management strategies could reduce their long-term impact.

Bringing health checks to the community – a collective approach
Arthritis NZ attended alongside several other health-focused non-profits, all working together to provide essential health education.

Why Teens Camp is life-changing for youth with arthritis
Teens Camp is a place where friendships extend far beyond a single weekend, where support is unwavering, and where each camper leaves with a heart fuller than when they arrived.

MÄori and Pasifika health equity a focus in $420K research grants
The funded projects represent approximately $420,000 in research investment and address critical areas relevant to people living with gout arthritis (gout), osteoarthritis (OA), rheumatoid arthritis (RA), axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA) and systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE/lupus).

Arthritis NZ Annual Review 2023-2024
The Arthritis NZ Mateponapona Aotearoa Annual Review looks a little different this year as we opted to showcase it

Menopause and arthritis – what is the connection?
Menopause and arthritis share symptoms like fatigue and joint pain. More than half of women feel joint pain or arthritis during menopause. Research suggests hormonal changes during menopause can worsen arthritis symptoms. While the connection is not fully understood, it is believed it is due to the decline in hormone levels.

Sharing arthritis resources with Canterbury health coaches
Arthritis NZ partners with Emerge Aotearoa to share arthritis resources to maximise our impact and helpeople p live well with arthritis.

2024 Notice of Annual General Meeting
The 2023 FY Annual General Meeting for Arthritis NZ - Mateponapona Aotearoa will be held online on Wednesday 29 November.

Diversional Recreational Therapy for people with arthritis
DRTs are all about improving quality of life through fun, creative activities tailored to the personās needs.

How to manage JIA: Zoe’s story
Zoeās resilience and positive attitude remind us of the importance of support, activity, and community in managing chronic conditions.

Advocacy update: Spot polls, osteoarthritis, and gout
Meeting with MPs on the Health Select Committee, ACT and New Zealand First. Our discussions have been mainly on Osteoarthritis and Gout.

Paddison Program for rheumatoid arthritis: a lived experience
The Paddison Program claims to reverse Rheumatoid Arthritis symptoms, but it is not an evidence-based diet recommended by Arthritis NZ. Ane shares her experience on the Paddison Program.
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