Treatments for Arthritis

Follow the links below to find information on treating arthritis, including drug treatments, diet and exercise therapy, alternative therapies, physiotherapy and rehabilitation.

Reviewed March 2009

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Title:   Arthritis: aids and equipment to help - myDr.com.au
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   Find out how home care and lifestyle aids can help people with arthritis maintain their independence.
Date:   Aug 2009

Title:   Clinical guidelines for musculoskeletal diseases
Publisher:   Royal Australasian College of General Practitioners (RACGP)
Description:   Contents: Clinical practice guidelines for the non-surgical management of hip and knee osteoarthritis; clinical guidelines for the diagnosis and management of early rheumatoid arthritis; clinical guidelines for the diagnosis and management of juvenile idiopathic arthritis
Date:   Aug 2009

Title:   Juvenile arthritis in Australia
Publisher:   Australian Institute of Health and Welfare
Description:   Juvenile arthritis is one of the common chronic diseases affecting Australian children. The disease contributes significantly to ill health, affecting growth and skeletal maturity of children. The life course of the disease entails a variety of complications, activity limitations and need for regular support and care.
Date:   Oct 2008

Title:   Neck and shoulder pain
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   The neck and shoulder are prone to injury. Trauma, poor posture and arthritis are common causes of neck pain. Injuries include whiplash, tendonitis, fractures and dislocation of the shoulder. Physiotherapy can help neck and shoulder pain.
Date:   Sep 2008

Title:   Treatments for Osteoarthritis
Publisher:   HealthInsite Topic Page
Description:   Links to information about treatments for osteoarthritis, including medications and exercise.
Date:   Jul 2008

Title:   Ankylosing spondylitis
Publisher:   Virtual Medical Centre.com
Description:   Information on the symptoms, treatment and medication for the chronic inflammatory disease ankylosing spondylitis.
Date:   Apr 2008

Title:   Arthritis
Publisher:   The Jean Hailes Foundation for Women's Health
Description:   Arthritis literally means 'inflammation of the joint'. There are approximately 150 conditions that can be classified as arthritis. The most common symptoms are pain, swelling and stiffness in one or more joints, and fatigue. Three of the most common types of arthritis are osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis and gout.
Date:   Sep 2007

Title:   Treatments for Rheumatoid Arthritis
Publisher:   HealthInsite Topic Page
Description:   Links to information about the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis.
Date:   May 2007

Title:   Antibodies to cyclic citrullinated peptides: how they assist in the diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis
Publisher:   Australian Prescriber
Description:   New assays for antibodies against artificially generated cyclic citrullinated peptides are of importance in the assessment of patients with suspected rheumatoid arthritis, especially during the early stages of the disease.
Date:   Dec 2006

Title:   Arthritis: physical therapies - myDr.com.au
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   Physical therapies, such as physiotherapy and acupuncture, are offered as ways to relieve arthritis pain.
Date:   Aug 2006

Title:   Osteoarthritis
Publisher:   Clinical Management and Treatment Education (CLIMATE)
Description:   Osteoarthritis is pain and stiffness as the joints become worn. This is a preview of the CLIMATE treatment program for osteoarthritis.
Date:   Dec 2004

Title:   Copper and magnetic bracelets for arthritis? - myDr.com.au
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   Claims that copper or magnetic bracelets ease arthritic pain are not supported by scientific evidence.
Date:   Oct 2004

Title:   Glucosamine for osteoarthritis of the knee (comments for consumers)
Publisher:   Australian Prescriber
Description:   Glucosamine is a type of sugar. It helps to build cartilage, so it may help people with damaged joints.
Date:   Jun 2004

Title:   Glucosamine for osteoarthritis of the knee
Publisher:   Australian Prescriber
Description:   Glucosamine is a normal constituent of the proteoglycans found in joint cartilage and synovial fluid. Clinical trials have now shown that the use of oral glucosamine sulphate in patients with osteoarthritis of the knee results in a significant reduction in joint pain and an improvement in joint function.
Date:   Jun 2004

Title:   Arthritis treatment with dietary supplements - myDr.com.au
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   There are benefits and risks in using complementary medicine to treat arthritis.
Date:   Feb 2003

Title:   Arthritis - you can do something about it
Publisher:   Multicultural Health Communication Service (NSW)
Description:   Osteoarthritis is very common in older people. This guide, which includes information on exercise and diet, explains how to relieve the pain and discomfort of the condition.
Date:   Feb 2002

Title:   Arthritis treatment with topical herbal remedies - myDr.com.au
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   Herbal remedies generally have either a warming or anaesthetic effect in the treatment of arthritis.
Date:   Feb 2001
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