Arthritis

Question 1

What is Arthritis?

Answer 1

Arthritis is the umbrella term for conditions causing joint pain, which
can involve swelling, stiffness, inflammation and discomfort. There are
over 100 types of arthritis, each with varying symptoms

Question 2

What is Rheumatism Arthritis?

Answer 2

This type of arthritis is an autoimmune disease,
which not only affects the joints, but because the
joints become inflamed, that inflammation can
affect internal organs such as the lungs, heart, and
eyes

Question 3

What is Osteoarthritis?

Answer 3

Most common type of arthritis and is most
commonly found in the hands, feet, hips,
knees, and spine. This disease is mainly caused
by abnormal joint loading such as obesity or
due to injuries

Question 4

What is Gout arthritis?

Answer 4

Gout is caused by having a build up of uric acid. In
an individual’s body uric acid is a waste product which indicates that it is meant to be excreted by the kidneys. When this acid is not disposed of there are sharp needle-like crystals that form and go to the joints. The pain usually occurs in the big toe along with redness and swelling of the joints

Question 5

How Arthtis is
caused? (5)

Answer 5

• Wear and Tear
• Genetics
• Age
• Obesity
• Injury

Question 6

Barriers Faced by people with Arthritis

Answer 6

Risk of Cardiovascular Disease

Question 7

Management Strategies for Arthritis

Answer 7

Acute
- Short term pain
Protects and prevents
more damage by
causing you to change
behaviour
Chronic
- persistent of long term pain, Lasts longer than acute pain

Question 8

5 STEP Framework for Arthritis

Answer 8

S - ensure there is a flat, even surface during activity to reduce stress to the joints and lower the risk of falling
T - Reduce high-impact movements, for example
replacing running with walking or cycling
E - Implement the use of walking aids for example canes, trekking - poles for additional support
P - encourage group activities for motivation and support