The Hospital Research Foundation Group – Arthritis

The Hospital Research Foundation Group – Arthritis provides help and hope for South Australian's living with arthritis.

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As a part of our merger with @hosp_research we are happy to announce our new name & logo! Arthritis SA will now be known as The Hospital Research Foundation Group – Arthritis. You may notice us transitioning to this new identity – it's still us, just with a new look!

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Today is National Sunflower Day a day to raise awareness for scleroderma. Living with a complex condition like scleroderma can present many challenges. In our ‘Signposts for Scleroderma’ series, we have drawn together information from a variety of sources. https://t.co/ziuvz5cJkH

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Our free webinar for March is Osteoarthritis: What You Need to Know with @ProfDavidHunter. Join world renowned osteoarthritis expert Professor David Hunter from the @OAClinicalRes for a free webinar on Tuesday the 25th of March from 7.00-8.00pm ACDT.
https://t.co/Z8dFV93We3

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Each year, as part of #WorldRareDiseasesDay, we shine a spotlight on a rare disease linked with arthritis. This year, we are looking at vasculitis a, disease that causes inflammation in the blood vessels. We’ve made a short video about vasculitis to share https://t.co/X7lRhspdhk

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#Pain is one of the most common symptoms of #arthritis, no matter what type you have. The way you think about pain can help change how it feels.
Join world-leading pain expert Lorimer Moseley, AO, for a free #webinar on Wednesday, 26 February from 7–8 pm.
https://t.co/fMeSg93jhT

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Our first #webinar of 2025 next Wednesday night from 7:00 to 8:00 pm ACDT.
Join Chloe Uhrmacher, a practicing hand therapist, and physiotherapist for this free webinar all about #hands and #arthritis.
https://t.co/xPmWbXasLU

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Are you interested in shaping the future of research into musculoskeletal and rheumatic conditions in South Australia? Please complete our survey https://t.co/YfwwZEOgFB
CALHN Ethics approval: 20147.

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A common question we received about #arthritis and #diet, both at our events and online, is: “Is there a special diet for arthritis?”

We’ve made a short animation to answer this question! Click on the link below to watch.

https://t.co/cOONkoe4VB

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Hands are one of the most common areas affected by arthritis. It can impact people in many ways and make day-to-day life harder. Join Chloe Uhrmacher, a practicing hand therapist, and physiotherapist for this free webinar all about hands and arthritis.
https://t.co/xPmWbXasLU

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The Hospital Research Foundation Group - Arthritis information line will close on Tuesday, 24th December, and reopen at 9:00 AM on Thursday, 2nd January.

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Are you interested in shaping the future of research into musculoskeletal and rheumatic conditions in South Australia? Please complete our survey https://t.co/YfwwZEOOv9
CALHN Ethics approval: 20147.

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We have developed symptom diaries for people living with #arthritis. This free resource is available to people living with arthritis online, or we can mail you out a hard copy version! Go to https://t.co/gGdRwX7nLv download your copy.

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We’re grateful to everyone who joined us, shared their stories, and supported our work. Together, we’re working to improve the quality of life for people with arthritis and building a stronger arthritis community. Thank you for being part of it.

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Thank you to everyone who visited us at our events in October! We’ve reached thousands of people with #arthritis. We’ve been out at multiple expos, forums, conferences, and public events. We’ve also delivered hydrotherapy sessions, community talks, family events, and much more.

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Our family night for South Australians living with Juvenile Arthritis was a huge success! Thank you to everyone who attended. To read more about this event, click the link below.
https://t.co/5NnsIAkcbn

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Thank you to everyone who stopped by our stall at the Adelaide Farmers Market! We loved connecting with the community and discussing ways to live well with arthritis. It was a great opportunity to raise awareness about arthritis and share information!

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We've hosted multiple #webinars on a wide range of topics with world-class experts in 2024. We’d like to extend our thanks to the expert guest speakers who so generously gave their time to make these possible. We’ll continue to host webinars in 2025.
https://t.co/AAXZ6qxqLe

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Do you have questions about #arthritis? Want to learn more about your condition? Maybe you’ve been recommended something from a friend. Our free information line is open from 9am-5pm Monday to Friday. Call 1800011041 to talk to our health educators.

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A common question we receive about #arthritis and #diet, both at our events and online, is: “Is there a special diet for arthritis?”
We’ve made a short animation to answer this question! Click on the link below to watch.
https://t.co/6aDe6zyLeE

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We will be attending the #MyLifeChoices Disability, Ageing & Lifestyle Expo, on Friday the 11th and Saturday the 12th. from 10:00am to 4:00pm held at the Adelaide Showgrounds. You can learn more about this expo through the link below: https://t.co/anyigpwNVt

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October is a busy month for us here at @THRFGArthritis! #WorldArthritisDay is on (October 12th). Instead of just one day, we will be raising awareness about arthritis and providing education all month long! Scroll through the images to see what we’ll be up to!