People with osteoarthritis
Real life stories from people with osteoarthritis
Cape Reinga to Bluff to raise funds and awareness for Osteoarthritis
Justin Hill has embarked on a running ultra from Cape Reinga to Bluff to raise awareness for Osteoarthritis and fundraise for us as he goes.
Ola malolo osteoarthritis – You can live well with osteoarthritis
Talofa! O a’u o Zechariah Reuelu Ou te sau mai Porirua. O loāu tamÄ o Tulano. O loāu tinÄ o Lola.
Everyone is Affected by Arthritis
This is what arthritis looks like. Arthritis is painful. The hardest part of having arthritis is reduced mobility.
This Is How We Help
Merle has Osteoarthritis in her hands, neck and knees. She phoned Arthritis New Zealand’s 0800 line to see if she could get some help.
How Will I Live Alone with the Pain?
Arthritis is unacceptable because of the pain. The pain is very sharp, and when it hits, it is like being stabbed, which is followed by a bruised feeling.
The importance of better ways to manage arthritis
Bernie OāBrien, 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.
Imagine you have shards of glass in your joints, and it hurts to move
Bernie OāBrien, 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.