Arthritis ACT

Having a musculoskeletal condition does not mean giving up an active life. At Arthritis ACT, we are here to help.

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There are multiple therapeutic options for someone disabled by hand #osteoarthritis

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Get help with your #osteoarthritis call @ArthritisACT on 1800 011 041

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#osteoarthritis is a serious disease ⁦@OARSInews⁩

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Gout undertreated and flares are common: community study: https://t.co/XXEyPWaO3T

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Australian Burden of Disease Study: Impact and causes of illness and death in Australia 2015. For the first time, living with illness or injury caused more total disease burden than premature death. #osteoarthritis https://t.co/Hl480M9t7n

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From the Limbic: Musculoskeletal disorders now the most costly diseases in Australia: https://t.co/orcrTG6WgO

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Check out this 6 minute clip that our Consumer Director, Wendy Favorito, did with Channel 10!

https://t.co/lF6w8IVhdt

#arthritis

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Perhaps an appointment with @ArthritisACT dietitian is needed. Call 1800 011 041 for an appointment.

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Dietary interventions and changing behavior are complex #osteoarthritis #PSA_National

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Intriguing disconnect between ESCEO recommendations and guidelines from the rest of the world with regards recommendations on glucosamine and chondroitin sulphate formulations for #osteoarthritis. First-line treatment in Europe, not recommended elsewhere https://t.co/CdD4zLozcD

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Blood lead levels were significantly associated with knee #osteoarthritis in Korean postmenopausal women. Body mass index considerably mediated the effects of lead levels on knee #osteoarthritis. https://t.co/h2Cdftg9xw

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#Osteoarthritis has a considerable impact on work participation and working life duration. Important to be proactive in disease management and avoid unnecessary prescription of work disability without a clear plan of return to work. https://t.co/1AETUyROYK

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Knee arthroscopy is still commonly used in the management of knee #osteoarthritis despite clear evidence of lack of efficacy and risk for harm. Irrespective of willingness to pay this is not cost- effective @OARSI2019

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Joan told me that without hydrotherapy, she would be in a wheelchair. @ArthritisACT

Looming pool closure sparks concerns @canberratimes https://t.co/qm4i8T3PRu

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The inaugural winner of PIDA Accessible Packaging Design Special Award 2019 was announced on Tuesday, & we are excited to announce the SPC ProVital Fruit in Jelly Range as the GOLD winner!
Read more: https://t.co/E5F4xQHyIb
#packaging #accessiblepackaging #accessibledesign

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What does 'Non-Radiographic Axial Spondyoarthritis' actually mean?
Learn more:
https://t.co/1uMVucMDcB
#arthritis #backpain #ankylosingspondylitis #chronicpain

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Great news!

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We welcome today’s announcement from the Minister for Health, the Hon. Greg Hunt MP, that the Commonwealth Government will invest $4 million towards the National Strategic Action Plan for #Arthritis.
See the full video: https://t.co/GslV800r23
#arthritisactionplan

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Today is the 1st ever World Young Rheumatic Diseases Day! @WORDday2019 Our @ArthritisAust team has taken on the #buttonchallenge2019 to help spread the WORD that kids & young ppl get rheumatic diseases too - And you should too! Go to https://t.co/bhmO6eEqtW for more #WORDday2019

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Today, we launch our National Strategic Action Plan, & call on government at all levels to invest in implementing the Action Plan to transform future outcomes & quality of life for the 4 million Australians living with the pain of #arthritis https://t.co/yOvFbNtWPU

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NOW: Prof Susanna Proudman @ArthritisAust and rheumatoid arthritis sufferer Laura Maiolo in the studio with @AlanHickey5aa talking the launch of Arthritis Australia's Strategic Action Plan

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Did you see Arthritis CEO, Andrew Mills on the Channel 7 4pm news? Don't worry, you can catch the whole segment again at the 6pm news!
Want to have a look at our National Strategic Action Plan for #Arthritis?
Head over to:
https://t.co/yOvFbNtWPU #arthritisactionplan

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From our National Strategic Action Plan for #Arthritis, just launched today: 'Health system expenditure for arthritis was $5.5 billion in 2015, making arthritis one of the most expensive disease groups in Australia'
Read more: https://t.co/yOvFbNtWPU #arthritisactionplan