Arthritis Action released findings of a nation-wide questionnaire-based study they commissioned, of people of working age living with arthritis. The research found that arthritis is associated with significantly lower levels of life satisfaction than the UK national average, in a survey of 2,074 people in Great Britain.
The research, carried out by YouGov, examined the life impacts of arthritis on people of working age in Great Britain, and explored the effects the condition can have on personal well-being, life satisfaction, and mental health. Continue reading
Physical Activity
New support launched for disabled adults to improve health
Physical activity guidelines for people with disabilities Including MSK conditions). Continue reading
Physical Activity Factsheet
A fact sheet developed by UK charity Arthritis Action, providing physical activity advice for patients with arthritis. Will help clinicians discuss physical activity with patients.
Benefits of exercise for people with arthritis:
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Muscle and Bone Strengthening and Balance Activities Evidence Review
The PHE / Centre for Ageing Better commissioned evidence review on Muscle and Bone Strengthening and Balance Activities. Continue reading
Joint Pain Advisor: A new model of care for managing chronic knee, hip or back pain
NICE approved Joint Pain Advisor is a new model of care to support people with chronic knee, hip or back pain.
Joint Pain Advisor is a safe and cost effective alternative to GP consultations. Involving a series of face-to-face consultations, advisors work collaboratively with people with hip and/or knee osteoarthritis and/or back pain, focusing on supporting self-management. Continue reading
Hand osteoarthritis information
This information leaflet has been co-produced by the Impact Accelerator Unit, Research Institute for Primary Care and Health Sciences, Keele University, along with the Research Institute’s LINK group (Lay Involvement in Knowledge Mobilisation). It aims to support and supplement the Keele “Guide for People who have Osteoarthritis” – and is based on research evidence from the Keele University SMOOTH study. Continue reading
Osteoarthritis guidebook
A guidebook co-created by patients, to enable clinicians to support patients with osteoarthritis.
MSK Return on Investment Tool
A Public Health England tool to help local commissioners provide cost-effective interventions for the prevention and treatment of musculoskeletal conditions. Continue reading
Health Matters- Productive Healthy Ageing – Musculoskeletal Health
This resource for health professionals and local authorities makes the case for action to support healthy productive later life with a specific reference to musculoskeletal Health. Continue reading
Living Well for Longer
Some things you can do to maintain independence, stay healthy and active at all ages – the five key areas of health: physical wellbeing, mental wellbeing; healthy eating; vitamin D; and sleep.