If you have arthritis it can be difficult to find a seat to suit you. We give tips on what to look for when you're buying a chair so you can ease discomfort and pain when you sit.
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Looking after and caring for someone with arthritis is a challenge. We give information about arthritis and different ways you can help someone with the condition.
Having arthritis may mean that symptoms cause you problems doing everyday jobs at home. We give self-help tips and suggest useful gadgets and adaptations.
There’s a great deal of advice about diets and nutritional supplements that claim to help arthritis. We explain what’s most likely to help, what might help, and what probably won’t help.
Arthritis can affect driving in a number of ways, but most people can learn to drive or carry on driving with help and advice about modifications to their car.
Keeping arthritic joints supple is important because it’ll reduce your pain and help you to stay independent. We look at exercises that are particularly useful for people with arthritis.
It’s common for people with arthritis to experience high levels of fatigue. We explain what fatigue is, what causes it and how you can manage it.
Gardening doesn’t have to be a problem if you have arthritis. We look at how tools, pacing tips and layout can help you to carry on without increasing your pain and fatigue.
Sometimes it may be useful to get advice from Social Services. In this section we look at how they can help you and how to get in touch with them.
If you have arthritis, you should start looking after your joints straight away. We explain how you can reduce pain and strain and help to reduce the risk of deformities.
Although everyone understands what we mean by the word pain, it’s still difficult to define. We explain what causes pain, how it can be treated and what you can do to help yourself.
If you have arthritis and you’re thinking about having a baby, you may have some concerns. We look what effects your medication might have and what to expect.
Arthritis can affect many different aspects of your life, including sex. We look at how arthritis can affect relationships and suggest ways of overcoming common difficulties.
Sleep problems can make arthritis-related symptoms worse and affect mood, memory and concentration. We explain some common sleep problems and what can be done to help.
Wrist and hand splints give protection and support for painful, swollen or weak joints and their surrounding structures.
Many exercise-related injuries can be avoided with training, proper technique and preparation. We advise on how to prevent injuries and what to do when they occur.
If you find that stairs in your home become a hazard, you may want to install a stairlift or homelift. We give information about how they may help and the impact they may have.
Many people are interested in taking part in research projects. We look at some frequently asked questions about research and give information on how to get involved.
Some types of arthritis and their treatments can affect your immune system, leading to an increased risk of infection. Vaccinations can be used to decrease these risks.
The symptoms of arthritis can be unpredictable, and this can make working life difficult. We look at what you and your emplyer can do to help.
If you feel pain when performing a particular action at work then you may have developed a work-related disorder. Common symptoms also include crapm and a loss of grip.
It can be difficult to find suitable footwear if you feet have been affected by arthritis. We discuss what you should look for when buying shoes and how to make them more comfortable.
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