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A Big Picture Look at Arthritis in Australia

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Though many people live with arthritis, it should not prevent individuals from enjoying a happy and productive life. Arthritis can be managed well through a combination of working closely with a healthcare team and making positive lifestyle changes

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Arthritis is the term given to a group of inflammatory conditions affecting the body’s joints. In varying ways, these conditions damage the articulations, causing considerable pain, stiffness and discomfort.

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Vicki lees
11 Jul 2022
Succinct overview
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Melinda Baxter
15 Jul 2022
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good resource
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Linda Mosey
08 Mar 2021
This was helpful and concise and has encouraged me to investigate this crippling disease further.
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Jirina Zamecnik
24 Jun 2022
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Informative
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Michelle Lewin
26 May 2023
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concise, informative, easy to read
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Marin Rajaratnam
01 Jan 2023
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good
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Ruth Tresidder
23 Aug 2022
Simple and straightforward
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Jacqueline Gliech-Young
24 Aug 2022
Concise information
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Andrew Markula
22 Jul 2022
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Good information
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Megan Pettingill
09 Aug 2022
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