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Acknowledgements Arthritis SA would like to acknowledge the booklets and fact sheets published by Arthritis Australia as the source material for this screen cast and the work of Ben Corso from the Physio clinic for his work on OA hip and knee.
Arthritis SA would like to acknowledge the booklets and fact sheets published by Arthritis Australia as the source material for this screen cast and the work of Ben Corso from the Physio clinic for his work on OA hip and knee.
Gout 192,000
Source :AIHW 2016
Studies have shown similar benefits for pain and arthritis
irrespective of type – strength, aerobic, tai chi, aquatic, home ex Exercise can be as effective as drugs for both pain and function Zhang et al 2010, Henriksen et al 2016 Exercise is effective whether done as an individually delivered treatment or in a small group
High Body Mass index High-level, high-impact sport or occupations Repetitive occupational factors Being female Congenital joint abnormalities Ethnicity
Common symptoms:
fully bend toes ,ankles Common complaints:
activities ( i.e. opening jars)
Manage pain Healthy lifestyle Healthy attitude Pacing and joint protection
x3 body weight goes through knees when walking on level ground x4 body weight goes through knees with stair walking/ up hills More force goes through the knee cap when walking DOWN stairs/slopes
D’ Lima et al 2012 Consider your route and any slopes involved Encourage individuals to seek appropriate medical or allied health support if pain persists
muscle bulk and strength Muscles act as natural cushioning and shock absorption Without them , more force goes through the joint Without them pain is often worse and abilities are reduced Consider if individuals have missed sessions if they need a shorter easier walk to get back into the habit. Encourage individuals to seek appropriate medical or allied health support . A pre-walk stretching program
for the person and the tissues of their joint to recover In a group, individuals may find it hard to self pace Over time the capacity of individuals may change Take the lead, let people know its ok to rest. Plan routes with seats and benches or looped routes.
Autoimmune condition that affects joint linings, causing painful swelling. Symptoms vary between individuals.
Problems can include:
uncontrolled
Common symptoms:
Common complaints:
the past)
Medication Manage pain Healthy lifestyle Healthy attitude Flares & triggers
perform ALL daily tasks i.e showering, dressing, socialising Accept abilities can vary Understand attendance may be erratic Build in short and long route options to your session to maximize opportunities for participation May still impact even if the disease is well controlled with medications or in in remission.
that may be precipitated by a certain event or come out of no where. Set up contingency plans! Encourage people to tell you if they have had a flare so you can adjust as needed Learn how to look for patterns related to flare ups Learning how to manage flare ups is a skill both physically and emotionally.
individual to deal with changes in temperature/climate Basic sun and skin care vital Check people are well prepared in cold conditions Consider your hot and cold weather policy as it relates to some individuals Think about shaded and sheltered walks and rest spots Sensitivity to sunlight may be related to the disease and the medication used to treat it. Blood vessels can be affected creating cold sensitivity
Gout is a common and painful condition that affects the joints. Small crystals form in and around the joint, causing inflammation, pain and
products, uric acid
the toes/feet. Advise individuals about suitable footwear before they start Check your route with footwear in mind Consider how the weather may change the route A Podiatrist should be seen as a core member of the health care team and can assist with selecting shoes, orthotics, foot care and exercises
Individuals with inflammatory arthritis are at risk of bone loss due to the disease and to the use of medications such as steroids taken to treat the disease.
joints to the brain, reducing reaction time and increasing the likelihood of a fall. Falls should always be noted even if there is no immediate injury. Individuals should always be encouraged to tell their GP of falls and seek advice . There are many programs to improve balance and help people at risk of falls. Falls can have serious consequences particularly for those also living with osteoporosis/ osteopenia.
www.empowered.org.au Psoriatic Arthritis ,Rheumatoid Arthritis and Ankylosing Spondylitis
www.myjointpain.org.au Osteoarthritis
http://www.sahealth.sa.gov.au Falls Prevention Factsheets SA Health
Do you have a question that was not answered on this screen cast? Did the presentation raise a new question? Arthritis SA will be available to discuss these at the interactive conference call on Wed 8th March
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