“Studies
have shown that people who take an active
role in managing their arthritis feel less
pain and disability. The Arthritis Foundation
of NSW’s Challenging Arthritis online
program aims to improve physical, social
and emotional well-being by enhancing your
ability to participate in all aspects of
daily life and leisure activities”
Associate
Professor Nick Manolios
Director of Rheumatology Unit
Sydney West Area Health Service, Westmead
NSW and University of Sydney
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In its report on “Innovative
care for people with chronic conditions”,
the World Health Organisation presents health
self-management as a key strategy to respond to
the increasing global burden of chronic diseases
(WHO 2002). http://www.who.int/chronic_conditions/en/icccglobalreport.pdf.
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This website, and the material
it contains, is designed to help you gain information
and acquire new skills and perspectives for managing
your arthritis.
The modules in this program
include Coping with
Arthritis, Managing Pain, Exercise, and Stress
Management & Relaxation.
New modules, i.e. Caring
For Your Joints, Medical Management, Healthy Eating,
and Managing your Relationships at home and at
work are being developed and will come online
later.
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To
get the most out of the program you will be asked
to:
