AIO for Arthritis
1 in 7 Australians have arthritis. That's 3.6 million people. And in the US, it is the #1 cause of disability, affecting nearly 60 million adults and 300,000 children. There is over 100 types of arthritis and related conditions that damage the joints and often other organs.
Health care workers are also affected by arthritic changes, commonly from overuse in their hands from years of treatment. This is why we aim to provide a tool to aid these professional in their treatment and provide a portion of our sales to arthritic research.
More on Arthritis:
Arthritis isn’t a single disease; the term refers to joint pain or joint disease, and there are more than 100 types of arthritis and related conditions. People of all ages, races and sexes live with arthritis. It’s most common among women, and although it’s not a disease of aging, some types of arthritis occur in older people more than younger people.
Common arthritis symptoms include swelling, pain, stiffness and diminished range of motion in joints. Symptoms vary from mild to severe and may come and go. Some may stay about the same for years, but symptoms can also progress and get worse over time. Severe arthritis can result in chronic pain, difficulty performing daily activities and make walking and climbing stairs painful and grueling.
Arthritis can also cause permanent joint changes. These may be visible, such as knobby finger joints, but often the damage can be seen only on X-rays. Some types of arthritis affect the heart, eyes, lungs, kidneys and skin as well as the joints.
