New arthritis care program
A New South Wales government health agency is calling for volunteers for a pilot program aimed at reducing the pain of osteoarthritis and improving mobility and quality of life. Co-chair of the Agency for Clinical Innovation Musculoskeletal Network, Lyn March, said it was looking for 300 participants at each of seven sites.
A New South Wales government health agency is calling for volunteers for a pilot program aimed at reducing the pain of osteoarthritis and improving mobility and quality of life.
Co-chair of the Agency for Clinical Innovation Musculoskeletal Network, Lyn March, said it was looking for 300 participants at each of seven sites; these include – Fairfield/Macarthur/ Bowral, Gosford/Wyong, Nepean/Blue Mountains, Newcastle, Port Macquarie/Kempsey/Camden Haven, Sutherland/St George and Wollongong.
Each participant will be offered a tailored exercise and obesity management program and psychological assessment, matched to their lifestyle and overall health needs.
“The results of the pilot will then help to inform a state wide rollout,” Ms March said.
Osteoarthritis affects more than a quarter of all people over 65 years, and as the population ages and becomes increasingly overweight, the incidence is rising.
For more information, or to register for the program, email Robyn Speerin on Robyn.Speerin@aci.health.nsw.gov.au or visit www.aci.health.nsw.gov.au
