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This invaluable guide includes a comprehensive fitness and strength program, strategies for combating the depression that may accompany your chronic pain and tips for engaging safely and comfortably in daily activities from sleeping to walking to having sex

Moore, J.E., Lorig, K et al

Perseus Books

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Up-to-date information on understanding and managing the disease, including a description of the three different types of Lupus, what it is and how it affects the body.

Robin Dibner, M.D., Carol Colman

Simon & Schuster

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Total Hip Replacement is not not an uncommon operation. In fact thousands are done in Australia each year.

This book has been written by Max Pfitzner - a physiotherapist with more than twenty years of experience in this field.

Max Pfitzner

Max C. Pfitzner

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A Handbook, with diagrams, compiled by Dr Paul Lam to accompany the DVD or Video outlining suitable Tai Chi exercises for Arthritis sufferers, designed for use by beginners

Dr Paul Lam

East Acton Publishing

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Outlines descriptions of whiplash injuries, their evaluation and details of complications that may result in post-traumatic fibromyalgia and some treatments for these.

Dr Mark J.Pellegrino

ORC Publishing

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The booklet gives descriptions of a variey of diseases falling into these categories and suggestions for care for sufferers and relief of pain

The Scleroderma/Lupus Support Society Inc.

The Scleroderma/Lupus Support Society

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An outline presenting the details of this disease, treatment options and techniques for controlling pain with reference to appropriate medical consultants

Arthritis, Australia

Arthritis, Australia

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Used by more than 400,000 readers over fifteen years, this book provides tested advice in coping with joint pain, with hundreds of useful hints and an emphasis on self-management

Kate Lorig, RN, Dr PH and James F. Fries, MD

Addison-Wesley

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An inspirational program which offers a tried-and-tested way to relieve pain, improve strength and promote mobility with information on conventional and complementary treatments and a unique Tai Chi for arthritis. The clear photographic guide shows how to perform 12 key Tai Chi movements, step by step with the overall aim of regaining control of your life

Dr Paul Lam & Judith Horstman

Dorling Kindersley

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Explains how to lead a physically, active, healthy lifestyle in order to prevent osteoporosis. An excellent resource for anyone wishing to promote the health of their bones and shows how physical activity can assist in this

Dr Terry Diamond MB, BCh, FRACP

Osteoporosis Victoria

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A guide for parents and grandparents with arthritis and related conditions - easily perused material that covers almost every perceivable topic relating to the arrival of a new baby, including a list of support services

Lisa Gibbs

Arthritis Victoria

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Describes how Scleroderma affects the skeletal system and suggests, with illustration, a home exercise program

Scleroderma Association of NSW Inc

Scleroderma Assoc of NSW Inc

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A remarkable resource for anyone with any chronic health problem - updated material, including information on nutrition, exercise, sexual intimacy and the power of the mind in an effort to enable people to live the best possible life with a long term condition

Kate Lorig, RN, DrPH et al

Bull Publishing Co

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Easy to read overview of Sjogrens disorder of connective tissue and how some of the symptoms can be relieved and other general tips

National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases

Lupus/Scleroderma/Sjogrens Support Group

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