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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

ProfDavidHunter's tweet image. There are multiple therapeutic options for someone disabled by hand #osteoarthritis
ProfDavidHunter's tweet image. There are multiple therapeutic options for someone disabled by hand #osteoarthritis
ProfDavidHunter's tweet image. There are multiple therapeutic options for someone disabled by hand #osteoarthritis

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Gout undertreated and flares are common: community study: thelimbic.com/rheumatology/g…


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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 aihw.gov.au/news-media/med…


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From the Limbic: Musculoskeletal disorders now the most costly diseases in Australia: thelimbic.com/rheumatology/m…


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Check out this 6 minute clip that our Consumer Director, Wendy Favorito, did with Channel 10! tenplay.com.au/channel-ten/st… #arthritis


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

Dietary interventions and changing behavior are complex #osteoarthritis #PSA_National

ProfDavidHunter's tweet image. Dietary interventions and changing behavior are complex #osteoarthritis #PSA_National
ProfDavidHunter's tweet image. 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 link.springer.com/article/10.100…


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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. sciencedirect.com/science/articl…


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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. jrheum.org/content/early/…


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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

ProfDavidHunter's tweet image. 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
ProfDavidHunter's tweet image. 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
ProfDavidHunter's tweet image. 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
ProfDavidHunter's tweet image. 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 canberratimes.com.au/story/6041784/…


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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: po.st/HglHH1 #packaging #accessiblepackaging #accessibledesign

ArthritisAust's tweet image. 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: po.st/HglHH1
#packaging #accessiblepackaging #accessibledesign

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What does 'Non-Radiographic Axial Spondyoarthritis' actually mean? Learn more: arthritisaustralia.com.au/types-of-arthr… #arthritis #backpain #ankylosingspondylitis #chronicpain

ArthritisAust's tweet image. What does 'Non-Radiographic Axial Spondyoarthritis' actually mean?
Learn more: 
arthritisaustralia.com.au/types-of-arthr…
#arthritis #backpain #ankylosingspondylitis #chronicpain

Great news!

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: arthritisaustralia.com.au/minister-annou… #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 word-day.com 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 arthritisaustralia.com.au/a-new-pathway-…

ArthritisAust's tweet image. 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   arthritisaustralia.com.au/a-new-pathway-…

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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

1395FIVEAA's tweet image. 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: arthritisaustralia.com.au/a-new-pathway-… #arthritisactionplan

ArthritisAust's tweet image. 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:
arthritisaustralia.com.au/a-new-pathway-… #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: arthritisaustralia.com.au/a-new-pathway-… #arthritisactionplan

ArthritisAust's tweet image. 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: arthritisaustralia.com.au/a-new-pathway-…  #arthritisactionplan

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