Painkillers and NSAIDs
Painkillers used for arthritis are analgesics and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). Learn about risks and side-effects.
Drugs for osteoporosis
There are many drugs for osteoporosis – used to treat and prevent fractures. Learn different types e.g painkillers, NSAIDs, supplements and Strontium ranelate.
“I don’t want to be treated any differently, I’m still a normal person.”
Olivia is 19 and has JIA, here she shares her plans for joining the police and the importance of having supportive people around you.
Gift Aid – Your questions answered
Get answers to common questions about gift aid donations made to Versus Arthritis.
Resistance band workout sessions
The Let's Move Resistance Band Workout series is formed of three tailored sessions to help you strengthen the main muscle groups: the legs, arms, shoulders and back.
Resistance band workouts for people with arthritis
Exercising with a resistance band can be a great way to build your strength and flexibility. So, we teamed up with fitness professional, Leon Wormley, and his mum Janet, who lives with arthritis, to create a resistance band workout series.
Hand therapist
Hand therapists are occupational therapists or physiotherapists who are specialists in treating conditions affecting the hands, arms and shoulders.
Hand scans
Watch videos of ultrasound hand scans, including dorsal, palmar, flexion, thenar, hypothenar, lateral and medial scans of the MCP, PIP and DIP joints.
Your questions on drug side effects
Read our professional answers to your questions about the side effects of drugs such as bisphosphonates, etanercept, adalimumab, painkillers and celecoxib.
Osteoarthritis - Mechanisms of musculoskeletal pain
Learn about our research into identifying nerves and mechanisms in mice, which are responsible for causing pain, to potentially create better painkillers.
Hand and wrist pain
Hand and wrist pain is very common and usually doesn’t have a serious cause. Learn about treatments, exercises and other ways to manage hand and wrist pain.
Your questions on aids and equipment
Read our professional answers to your questions about aids and equipment for arthritis, including chlorine filtration, swimming flippers and knee supports.
Examination of the hand and wrist
Read our guidance for healthcare professionals on examining the hand and wrist by following the 'look, feel, move and function' steps - including a video.
Hand and wrist surgery
Learn more about the common types of hand and wrist surgery, how it could help relieve pain and what the recovery process involves.
Osteoarthritis - Understanding what causes common hand conditions
Learn about our research into understanding the causes of hand osteoarthritis and carpal tunnel syndrome, two common causes of hand pain and numbness.