Arthritis – Rheumatoid v Osteo

Linked to a persons occupation

Linked to a person’s increasing age

Three times as many women as men are affected by this form

This form of arthritis is asymmetrical, impacting one side of the body more than the other

An autoimmune disease that causes inflammation in your joints.

A trauma or sports injury will make this form more likely

Most commonly occurs between the ages of 40 – 50

Tends to get worse with activity throughout the day

Primarily impacts weight bearing joints

This form of arthritis is often symmetrical – effecting the same joints of both sides.

Clients with this form of arthritis can also suffer from fever, fatigue and loss of energy

Generally worse in the morning or after long rest and lack of activity