Better Hip

Recruitment has now closed for the Better Hip research study. University of Melbourne will continue to deliver the Better Hip program to the recruited participants, and the findings of the study will be published at a later date.

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Further reading about osteoarthritis

Information for living with osteoarthritis and how to manage its symptoms 

What is osteoarthritis and its symptoms?

Learn more about the causes and symptoms of this common condition that affects one in 11 Australians1.

Manage osteoarthritis symptoms

These healthy habits might help you manage symptoms of osteoarthritis and bring back your quality of life.

Does exercise help with osteoarthritis?

A physiotherapist shares useful tips for managing osteoarthritis through movement.

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Better Knee, Better Me

This 12-month program combines personalised plans for exercise, weight loss and pain management that aims to help eligible members better manage painful knee osteoarthritis and help reduce the impact it has on their quality of life. Clinical and product eligibility criteria apply.

Things you should know

While we hope you find this information helpful, please note that it is general in nature. It is not health advice, and is not tailored to meet your individual health needs. You should always consult a trusted health professional before making decisions about your health care. While we have prepared the information carefully, we can’t guarantee that it is accurate, complete or up-to-date. And while we may mention goods or services provided by others, we aren’t specifically endorsing them and can’t accept responsibility for them. For these reasons we are unable to accept responsibility for any loss that may be sustained from acting on this information (subject to applicable consumer guarantees). 

References

1   Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, Osteoarthritis, retrieved May 2022.