Musculoskeletal Health Australia (MHA)

KNOWLEDGE: Musculoskeletal Conditions

Osteoarthritis occurs when the cartilage inside a joint breaks down causing pain and stiffness.

Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune condition that causes joint pain and inflammation.

Back pain is a common issue for many Australians, and is rarely the result of a serious condition or damage to your spine.

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Osteoporosis causes your bones to become weak and lose their strength, making them break more easily than normal bones.

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Gout is caused by too much uric acid in your bloodstream, resulting in extreme pain and swelling, most commonly in your big toe.

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Polymyalgia rheumatica causes muscle pain and stiffness, particularly affecting your neck, shoulders and thighs.

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Ankylosing spondylitis is a type of inflammatory arthritis that mainly affects the joints in your back but can also affect other joints.

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Fibromyalgia causes widespread pain and tenderness throughout your body, often accompanied by fatigue.

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juvenile idiopathic arthritis help support

Juvenile idiopathic arthritis is a group of inflammatory joint conditions that affect children and teens under the age of 16.

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November 12, 2024

Gout: a misunderstood condition

Most people don’t realise that gout is the most common form of inflammatory arthritis in the world. According to the Global Burden of Disease Study 2020, there are 55.8 million adults with gout worldwide; that’s more than twice the number of people living with rheumatoid arthritis. Gout is characterised by repeated attacks of extreme jointLeer…
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October 22, 2024

Water: the elixir of life

Did you know more than half of your body is made up of water? And while we can survive for weeks without food, we can only survive for days without water. It really is essential for our survival. The importance of water Water lubricates and cushions our joints, aids digestion, prevents constipation, keeps our temperatureLeer…
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October 15, 2024

I’m walking on sunshine

“Whooooa, and don’t it feel good!” Gotta love the eighties and music from bands like Katrina and the Waves, right? And even though we’re no longer in the depths of winter and you can imagine the summer sunshine just around the corner, I’m in Melbourne as I’m writing this and I’m a bit chilly fromLeer…
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CHOICE: Articles and Info

August 15, 2024

Osteoarthritis of the Knee Clinical Care Standard

The standards describes the care that you can expect if you have Osteoarthritis of the Knee. Find out more about the eight quality statements from the Osteoarthritis of the Knee Clinical Care Standard, as well as helpful resources.

August 15, 2024

We’re thrilled to announce Zea as our newest partner!

“We are excited about our new partnership with Zea and the opportunities it represents to increase support for the millions of Australians living with musculoskeletal conditions like arthritis and back pain.” Helen Jentz, Chief Executive Officer, Musculoskeletal Health Australia.

August 19, 2024

Supporting consumers to drive positive change

With thanks to Consumers Health Forum and the Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care, this Guide has been developed by consumers for consumers. It explains how to build and strengthen consumer partnerships at all levels of the health system.