What is Arthritis?

Arthritis is an umbrella term for more than 100 medical conditions that affect the musculoskeletal system, specifically joints where two or more bones meet. While arthritis is very common – affecting 1 in 6 Australians, more than 3.9 million adults and children in Australia – it is not well understood.

Types of arthritis

Which type of arthritis do you have? Do you have more than one? Learning about which type(s) of arthritis you have and how it can be managed will help you live well with arthritis.
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Understanding

Whether you've just been diagnosed with a form of arthritis or have been living with arthritis for a while - the most important step to living well with arthritis is to understand your condition.
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Areas of the body

Arthritis symptoms can occur in almost any area of the body, however some areas, such as knees, hips, hands and back, are more common than others.
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Arthritis Statistics

Did you know nearly 1 in 6 Australians has arthritis and most of them are aged less than 65 years? Arthritis is also the leading cause of disability and chronic pain after back pain. Most forms of arthritis are thought to be auto-immune conditions, where the body's immune system attacks its own joint tissues.
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Living with arthritis

Having arthritis doesn’t mean you have to miss out on doing the things you love. Although arthritis can be difficult to live with, there are many simple measures that can help anyone with arthritis manage their symptoms and cope with daily life.
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Children with arthritis

Arthritis is commonly thought of as a condition that only affects older people. However, there are many different types of arthritis, some of which affect babies, children, teenagers and young adults. Juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) is the name given to a number of types of arthritis that occur in children.
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