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Imagine you have shards of glass in your joints, and it hurts to move
Bernie O’Brien, 77, from Christchurch, experiences excruciating pain from his osteoarthritis and has done for many years. Seeking help from an arthritis educator helped him learn to manage his flare-ups better.
13-year-old with arthritis granted Para Equestrian status for dressage
Two years ago, Ashley Millar was diagnosed with rheumatoid factor positive juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA), and
Mental health suffers under chronic pain, fatigue and stiffness from rheumatoid arthritis
Low self-esteem, depression and anxiety are the mental health problems that many people living with pain, fatigue ...
It’s just arthritis – so what?
It’s a common enough reaction – so what? Isn’t it just old people that get arthritis? There are some quick and devastating counters to this...
Staying fit and healthy despite ankylosing spondylitis
Amy Milne is a fit, social, energetic, and healthy 38-year-old woman when her autoimmune disease allows. When it ...
Osteoarthritis – is New Zealand neglecting our ageing population?
It’s not just the elephant in the room - it’s a herd of elephants on the rampage. Osteoarthritis is a severe health issue that is only going to get worse.
A word from Philip – September 2019
A word from Philip Kearney, Arthritis New Zealand Chief Executive. In the September 2019 issue of Joint Support, Philip updates us on work in progress.
What does it mean for Māori to have osteoarthritis?
Osteoarthritis is a significant burden on a person and is the most common form of arthritis in New Zealand. There are about 35,000 Māori adults that have OA.
Government lobbying for arthritis
Arthritis New Zealand wants government to formulate a national strategy and model of care for the management and treatment of arthritis.
Adventures as motivation
A significant time in my life was when I was studying Photography. I was in my early twenties, and at that time, I didn’t openly talk about having RA.
Are people with osteoarthritis in New Zealand being shortchanged?
Are people with osteoarthritis in New Zealand being shortchanged?
Cycle Forward into spring to help your arthritis
Registrations are open for the next intake of the Cycle Forward programme, which aims to encourage people with ...
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