Online clinic on arthritis & pain management 2018

08-19Oct2018

From 8 - 19 October 2018 talkhealth teamed up with Pharma Medico Limited, manufacturers of LithoLexal®. Össur, Arthritis Action, the Institute of Osteopathy and National Rheumatoid Arthritis Society to present an Online Clinic on Arthritis & Pain Management.

Go to this Online Clinic

The clinic is an online forum, please contact us if you’re unsure how it works!

Clinical experts were available to answer questions on issues surrounding arthritis and pain management, including osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, gout and psoriatic arthritis.

Looking for that little bit of extra support with your condition? Our support programmes have been developed to help increase your confidence in managing your condition. To find out more about how you can benefit from our support programmes, register your interest today.

Please also check our list of future clinic dates here

Medical Experts

Arthritis Action
Dr Sandeep Bawa

Consultant Rheumatologist - MBChB, MRCP, MSc (Sports Exercise Medicine)

Tracy Corbett

Chartered Physiotherapist

Wendy Green

Health Expert & Author - BSc (Hons) Health Studies

Matthew Rogers

Head of Professional Development, the Institute of Osteopathy and former Fellow of the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE)

Supporting Partners

LithoLexal®

LithoLexal® are the only products to contain a unique marine plant extract that, in scientific studies, has proven to be more bioavailable and more effective than traditional rock-based calcium products.

The range includes Elemental Bone Care, Advanced Joint Health and Osteoporotic Bone Health.

Litholexal® has numerous clinical studies, published over 17 years, with the products having been clinically formulated to:

  • Maximise absorption and bioavailability of calcium
  • Help maintain a healthy Bone Rebuilding Cycle
  • Improve collagen and cartilage formation and joint function
  • Inhibit the inflammation associated with osteoarthritis
  • Support bone strength and health
  • Reduce the loss of bone mineral in post-menopausal women

For more information visit www.litholexal.co.uk or call 0800 389 3633

Össur

Össur is a pioneer of advanced technology, our mission is to improve people’s mobility.

As a global leader in non-invasive orthopaedics, we have nurtured an innovative mind-set, continuously pushing the boundaries to create the best products and services in the fields of Prosthetic, Osteoarthritis and Injury Solutions.

True advocates of "Life Without Limitations", we work with individuals, clinicians and diverse communities around the world to support a better quality of life for millions of people.

For more information visit the Össur website

Arthritis Action

Arthritis Action advocates the self-management approach, empowering people with arthritis to manage their condition, and reducing the need for medical intervention. We are the only UK charity giving hands-on help to combat the pain of arthritis through our Arthritis Action local community groups, self-management educational events, offering access to evidence-based therapies and free one-to-one consultations with our Registered Dietitian.

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Institute of Osteopathy

The Institute of Osteopathy is the not-for-profit professional body representing osteopaths, and is dedicated to uniting, supporting, promoting and developing the profession of osteopathy for the improvement of public health.

Osteopathic practice is a safe and effective form of manual therapy, dedicated to the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of a wide range of health problems using education, exercises and hands-on treatment.

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National Rheumatoid Arthritis Society (NRAS)

The National Rheumatoid Arthritis Society is the UK 's only patient-led organisation focussing specifically on rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA). NRAS offers support, information, education and advocacy for people living with RA and JIA, their families and their health professionals.

Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) affects approximately 400,000 people in the UK and there are 12,000 children and young people living with JIA.

Read more about NRAS...