2.00 P.A.C.T. includes 8 leaflets 1. An easy to use movement, flexibility and strength programme to help people cope better with arthritis.
Arthritis involves the wearing away of the surface of a joint.
This may cause pain and swelling at first but later can lead to bones actually rubbing together. In severe cases the bone ends become roughened and movement becomes difficult. Once the surface of the joint is damaged it is not usually possible to prevent arthritis progressing. Modern surgery, however, can now replace worn joints with artificial ones. If the pain or disability caused by arthritis cannot be controlled by a change in lifestyle or by painkillers, there may be a case for an operation.