Iona Walton
Exercise in water to take on inflammatory arthritis symptoms, experts advise after new evidence review
Aquatic exercise is effective in treating pain, disease activity and function in people with inflammatory arthritis says a large review of the evidence.
Don’t let arthritis get in the way of dreams and aspirations, whatever field they are in, says James Lowe
Signed by the hugely successful Irish rugby team, Leinster, James Lowe is originally from New Zealand. There are many accolades to his name, but perhaps the most impressive is the fact that he succeeded in what he set out to, despite being deeply affected by juvenile arthritis as a teenager.Physiotherapy is key to quality of life for people with all forms of arthritis, highlights Will Gregory
Osteoarthritis and inflammatory arthritis are the two most common types of arthritis. While they are different conditions – despite the name they have in common – both affect the joints. And their symptoms and outcomes can be improved by physiotherapy.
Genes predict response to rheumatoid arthritis treatment
Precision medicine is one step closer say researchers who have identified genes associated with resistance to arthritis drugs. It is hoped the findings may pave the way for future drug development.
Lipofilling may improve pain and function in finger arthritis
For people with painful finger osteoarthritis, the advent of a nonsurgical procedure called lipofilling could be welcome news. Lipofilling is when fat from another part of the body is transferred into arthritic joints. Research involving 18 people suggests the procedure produces lasting improvements in hand function and especially pain.
