Psoriatic Arthritis as prevelant as Rheumatoid
Psoriatic arthritis (PsA) is a chronic, potentially severe, inflammatory condition that develops in about 20-30 % of people affected with psoriasis. PsA affects women and… Read More
Rheumatoid factors are not dangerous in themselves
Rheumatoid factors (RF) are proteins produced by your immune system, usually as the result of an earlier/ongoing inflammatory process. RF are functioning antibodies that bind… Read More
Sabrina Hahn: Arthritis no match for Australia’s gardening expert
Sabrina Hahn is one of Australia’s most popular gardening experts, sharing her considerable horticultural expertise with her trademark optimistic enthusiasm and down-to-earth approach. A qualified… Read More
Hydrotherapy program eases pain for children with arthritis
Arthritis & Osteoporosis WA’s Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA) Hydrotherapy program for school-aged children was introduced in 2017 and has enjoyed large class numbers since this… Read More
Busselton Health Study Results: The impact of uric acid (UA) levels on cardiovascular disease and mortality at a population level.
Uric acid (UA) is a by-product of our metabolism that is normally excreted through the kidneys. Increased UA levels in the blood can be caused… Read More
Born to Run (and how I overcame the hurdles along the way!)
I have always been a very active person and have been a competitive runner since the age of nine, competing at a national level as… Read More
Ehlers Danlos Syndrome: Diagnosis makes a difference
Some of us are naturally more flexible than others, or hypermobile as the medical people describe it. For many, being hypermobile is not a big… Read More
“Oh Mummy, you look as though you’ve been ironed…!”
Abbey was born a new parents dream; she ticked all the boxes, was meeting her milestones, was happy, crawled and was walking by 12 months.… Read More
Ross River virus disease in Western Australia
Ross River virus (RRV) is the most common mosquito-borne virus that can cause disease in humans in Australia. It occurs in environmentally-driven transmission cycles between… Read More
Psoriatic Arthritis and Exercise
Psoriatic Arthritis can cause swelling, pain and stiffness in and around the joints. A regular exercise program is recommended to strengthen and stretch the muscles,… Read More
Guidance for the use of medicinal cannabis
There has been much interest in the use of medicinal marijuana since the Australian government passed laws allowing the cultivation and manufacture of cannabis for… Read More
Ergonomics and the benefits of good work for individuals with Musculoskeletal disorders
We know that the human body needs physical activity, mental stimulation and social interaction to stay healthy and to thrive, and that engaging in good… Read More
Is good work good for us?
It has been shown through multiple research reports and publications that good work is good for our mental and physical health and wellbeing. The quality… Read More
Giant Cell Arteritis
Giant cell arteritis (GCA) is a condition where inflammation occurs in the cell lining of arteries (pulsating blood vessels that carry oxygen to the body).… Read More
Changes to patient access for medicines containing codeine
From 1 February 2018, medicines that contain low-dose codeine will no longer be available without prescription in pharmacies. If you have strong or chronic (long-lasting)… Read More
Arthritis and exercise in winter
The benefits of exercise are well established. However, during the cooler months many people with arthritis feel their symptoms worsen. This, combined with the cold… Read More
Camp Stretch: A new beginning for children with Ehlers Danlos and Joint Hypermobility
This year marked the beginning of AOWA's new Camp Stretch, specifically for children with Ehlers Danlos Syndrome (EDS) and Joint Hypermobility. The inaugural Camp Stretch… Read More
Making Sense of Pain workshop
NOVEMBER 14-15 th 2014 The late Robert Elvey, world-renowned Perth Manual Therapist, to whom these workshops are respectfully dedicated, would have been delighted at the enthusiasm… Read More
New standard of care for people with osteoarthritis of the knee
Ilana Ackerman is a musculoskeletal researcher from Monash University and an experienced orthopaedic physiotherapist who was part of the topic working group that developed the… Read More
IgA vasculitis in Western Australia
IgA vasculitis (IgAV), formerly called Henoch–Schönlein purpura, is a disease where immune complexes containing antibodies of the IgA subtype are deposited in the wall of… Read More
The importance of quality bone density testing
A properly conducted bone density test provides important data on the resistance of your bone to fracture, if subjected to 'excessive force' often in a… Read More
Making Sense of Pain workshop 2018
Our 8th workshop was our most successful yet. We attracted 26 registrants: 18 physiotherapists; 2 psychologists; 2 nurses; and one each from general practice, occupational… Read More
Qld University begins human trials for arthritis vaccine
The University of Queensland (UQ) shared great news of a breakthrough late last year when the Diamantina Institute research team began human trials of an… Read More
Building on strong foundations
Our commitment to research continues under the direction of Prof Hans Nossent as Chair of Rheumatology and Musculoskeletal Medicine at the University of Western Australia.… Read More