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- 3. hallmark symptoms include pain and fatigue
- 7. arthritis a form of arthritis caused by an infection
- 8. based the term meaning based on scientific research
- 11. name for episodes of disease activity
- 13. spondylitis an inflammatory condition of the spine
- 15. joint the joint that allows the most movement
- 18. website for the Australian Rheumatology Association
- 21. a health care practitioner who may assist with stress management and anxiety
- 22. a type of exercise that grows bone
- 23. physiologist an exercise professional
- 25. degenerative condition of the joints
- 27. bearing joints common joints affected by osteoarthritis that make mobility difficult
- 28. a condition of iron in the blood that can cause damage to joints
- 32. the main mineral in the bone bank
- 34. risk factor for onset and progression of inflammatory arthritis
- 36. condition characterised by fragile bones
- 37. pain relief medicines
- 38. pain 80 percent of the population will experience this condition in their lifetime
- 39. the name means hard skin
- 40. arthritis can accompany psoriasis
- 41. joins a muscle to a bone
- 43. arthritis caused by autoimmune response
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- 1. the superseded name for fibromyalgia
- 2. rheumatic a form of inflammatory arthritis with a later onset
- 4. a specialist who deals with types of arthritis and pain
- 5. medicines that reduce inflammation
- 6. key an aid for opening jars
- 9. river fever a viral infection spread by mosquitos that may cause joint inflammation and pain
- 10. chi an exercise form that assists with balance and coordination
- 12. refers to a condition that affects several/many systems or parts of the body
- 14. pain the new name for 'chronic' pain
- 16. joins bone together in a joint
- 17. related to nerves
- 19. linked to urate levels
- 20. syndrome an automimmune condition that causes dry eyes and dry mouth
- 24. an important skill to learn for saving energy
- 26. arthritis the second most common type of arthritis
- 29. the joint system of the body that is affected by arthritis
- 30. any place in the body where two or more bones meet
- 31. D supplements that helps to metabolise calcium
- 33. modifying anti-rheumatic drugs what does the acronym DMARD's stand for?
- 35. skilled and trained volunteers who care about people with arthritis
- 42. water exercise an evidence based form of exercise for people with arthritis
