What care should you receive when you have musculoskeletal pain?
You woke with pain in your low back over 2 weeks ago and it still hasn’t settled down. You don’t remember doing anything in particular,… Read More
Can you meet your recommended dietary intake for calcium from diet alone?
Along with vitamin D and weight-bearing physical activity, Calcium is an essential mineral for building and maintaining healthy bones. In this article, Clinical Nutritionist Deborah… Read More
New campaign reveals blind spot for older Australians
Arthritis & Osteoporosis WA is urging older Australians to look out for symptoms of silent inflammation that could put their eyesight at risk, and to… Read More
‘Should I stop taking glucosamine for my osteoarthritis?’
Recent media reports have raised concern over the use of glucosamine in the treatment of osteoarthritis after The Australian Rheumatology Association (ARA) released a statement… Read More
COVID-19 in Western Australia: Am I at greater risk if I have arthritis?
Important Information from Prof Hans Nossent Chair Rheumatology and Musculoskeletal Medicine, UWA The risk of COVID-19 infection in WA is currently low, but this may… Read More
COVID-19 Update: 18 March 2020
At Arthritis & Osteoporosis WA (AOWA) the welfare of our consumers is of the utmost importance to us. We are reviewing the COVID-19 virus situation… Read More
AOWA Temporarily Cease Face to Face Service Delivery
Dear AOWA Service User, I am writing to inform you that, in light of the COVID-19 situation, we have taken the decision to revise the… Read More
Managing Osteoporosis during COVID-19
Osteoporosis medicines are effective in reducing fractures in those at high risk. For these patients it is essential to ensure ongoing use by requesting and… Read More
Maintain Your Wellbeing with our New Online Programs
Arthritis & Osteoporosis WA offer a broad range of services to consumers and health professionals who are affected by or have an interest in arthritis… Read More
AOWA to Resume Restricted Hydrotherapy Services
Following the State Government’s announcement of the Phase 3 roadmap and easing of restrictions, we are delighted to announce that AOWA will be resuming restricted… Read More
Aussies at greater risk of osteoarthritis
Australia has among the highest rates of osteoarthritis in the world, with the number of people suffering from the debilitating disease expected to rise as… Read More
Making the most of your eyesight
Did you know that from the age of 40 our eyes change rapidly? And by the age of 65, we will need three times more… Read More
Social Lines program offers connection for those in need
Arthritis & Osteoporosis WA first started its Social Lines program back in 2013. With the recent Covid-19 restrictions, this program is now more relevant than… Read More
The Arthritis Getaway for young adults
The Arthritis Getaway (TAG) is a fun, informative and educational weekend away for young adults with arthritis. It is an opportunity to get together in… Read More
Coeliac disease and osteoporosis
Coeliac disease Coeliac disease (pronounced ‘seel-ee-ak’) is an immune-mediated medical condition resulting from an abnormal reaction to dietary gluten, the protein component of wheat, rye,… Read More
Lupus Research
By Professor Hans Nossent Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) is a systemic autoimmune condition of unclear causes of the disease and with wide-ranging manifestations. Despite developments… Read More
Spotlight on Psoriatic Arthritis
Psoriatic arthritis (PsA) is a type of inflammatory arthritis that occurs in people who also have the skin condition psoriasis. Psoriasis is a common auto-immune… Read More
Living Well with Rheumatoid Arthritis
By Lene Andersen Living well with rheumatoid arthritis — isn’t that an oxymoron? There’s pain, stiffness, doctor’s appointments and endless fatigue. Is it really possible… Read More
What is Gout?
What is Gout? Gout is a form of arthritis that occurs when uric acid levels in the blood rise above that which can remain soluble,… Read More
COVID-19 Vaccination for Rheumatology Patients
The Australian Government recently announced that COVID-19 vaccinations will soon be made available to all Australians. Although, for people living with musculoskeletal conditions, it has… Read More
Gout Q&A Video
In this Q&A session, Dr Helen Keen answers questions on Gout, a common and painful condition that affects the joints. The session covers questions such… Read More
The Placebo Effect in the Treatment of Osteoarthritis
"One of the most successful physicians I have ever known assured me that he used more bread pills, more colored water, and powders of hickory… Read More
Ankylosing Spondylitis: My Unwanted Life Partner
With hindsight, my ankylosing spondylitis story began when I was eleven years old. Whenever I put any weight on my left leg, I began to… Read More