Arthritis NZ (Mateponapona Aotearoa)
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- Arthritis NZ (Mateponapona Aotearoa)
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- 383B Khyber Pass Road
Newmarket
Auckland 1023 - Postal Address
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- Auckland, Northland, Waitemata, Counties Manukau, Waikato, Bay of Plenty, Lakes, Tairawhiti, Taranaki, Whanganui, Hawke's Bay, Wairarapa, MidCentral, Capital & Coast, Hutt Valley, Nelson Marlborough, West Coast, Canterbury, South Canterbury, Southern (Otago), Southern (Southland)
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Arthritis is a group of over 140 conditions affecting joints that cause pain and stiffness.
Arthritis can affect any joint but commonly impacts weight-bearing joints like knees and hips. It can occur at any age, though more common in older people. No cure exists, but it can be managed effectively. The most common types in New Zealand are osteoarthritis, gout, and rheumatoid arthritis.
Main symptoms (varying depending on the type of arthritis):
-Pain (varying intensity)
-Joint stiffness
-Swelling and tenderness
-Reduced joint mobility
-Muscle pain
-Fatigue
Secondary Effects:
Muscle weakness
Reduced flexibility
Decreased fitness
Can lead to disability
Important Notes:
Only a medical professional can properly diagnose arthritis. Early diagnosis and management are crucial for preventing further joint damage. Not all joint pain is arthritis.
Arthritis can affect any joint but commonly impacts weight-bearing joints like knees and hips. It can occur at any age, though more common in older people. No cure exists, but it can be managed effectively. The most common types in New Zealand are osteoarthritis, gout, and rheumatoid arthritis.
Main symptoms (varying depending on the type of arthritis):
-Pain (varying intensity)
-Joint stiffness
-Swelling and tenderness
-Reduced joint mobility
-Muscle pain
-Fatigue
Secondary Effects:
Muscle weakness
Reduced flexibility
Decreased fitness
Can lead to disability
Important Notes:
Only a medical professional can properly diagnose arthritis. Early diagnosis and management are crucial for preventing further joint damage. Not all joint pain is arthritis.
Service Description
| Advocacy: Arthritis advocacy means we advocate for people with arthritis. Advocacy gives people with arthritis a voice on issues that affect them every day. To do this, we raise awareness about arthritis and promote your needs at every level. We engage with policymakers over issues that affect people with arthritis, and we partner with others to work together in your best interests. Your voice is important too! Whether you have arthritis yourself or a member of your family has the condition, you can play a part in spreading the message about arthritis to those who can bring about change. Arthritis Assist: Arthritis Assist is an integrated client support service that provides support, advice, resources, and tools to help you live well with arthritis. Camps: Each year we hold camps for teens and children who have arthritis so they can meet peers on the same journey and learn more about their condition and how to manage it. Peer Support Service: Speak to someone who knows what you’re going through. This service matches you with a peer who will support you on your arthritis journey through their own lived experience. Arthritis IQ Courses: Delivered online, these courses are for clinical and non-clinical staff who work at the coal face with people who have arthritis, enabling the best care and therefore increased independence for clients with arthritis. They will also help health providers to offer effective and timely in-service training. These courses are also designed for people with arthritis wishing to understand their arthritis and how to manage it. Online Support Groups: We now have several online private support groups on Facebook. Local Support Groups: Local support groups are dotted around the country and are run by local volunteers with arthritis. These groups usually meet once or twice a month at a library or coffee shop. |
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Updated: 5 Nov 2024 |
Description
| We are a national charity that provides information, advice and support to people living with joint pain and those diagnosed with arthritis. Arthritis affects more than 700,000 New Zealanders and is a leading cause of disability. There is no cure, but the condition can usually be managed effectively. Most people with arthritis continue to lead productive and fulfilling lives. We also advocate for people with arthritis by funding research, contributing to health policy, and collaborating with healthcare professionals. |
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Updated: 5 Nov 2024 |
Special Features
| We are the only national charity dedicated to improving the lives of every person affected by arthritis. |
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Updated: 5 Nov 2024 |
Languages Spoken
| Language | Status | Details |
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| Afrikaans | Yes | |
| English | Yes | |
| Tokelauan | Yes | |
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Updated: 5 Nov 2024 |
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