Iona Walton
Physical activity counselling programmes mean more exercise and less pain
Exercise expertise from physiotherapists can reduce pain for people with inflammatory arthritis, says a study of over 100 people in Arthritis Care & Research. Continue reading
Is new arthritis drug – iguratimod – on the horizon?
An arthritis drug approved for use in Japan and China is proving of interest to arthritis specialists closer to home, says a Frontiers in Pharmacology study. Continue reading
Cognitive behavioural therapy is a useful addition to the fibromyalgia treatment toolkit
Cognitive behavioural therapy does reduce use of opioid medication in people with fibromyalgia and insomnia, but perhaps not on a long-term basis, says research in The Journal of Sleep Research. Continue reading
Become an active player in your health with Thuasne’s range of arthritis products
Thuasne creates and distributes solutions for people with arthritis, sprains, pain relief and other conditions, allowing them to become active players in their own health. Continue reading
Somatic symptom disorder leads to worse fibromyalgia symptoms
A higher symptom burden in people with fibromyalgia is experienced by those with somatic symptom disorder, says research in Psychosomatics. Continue reading