Historically, rheumatoid arthritis was a major cause of chronic pain, disability, loss of independence and even reduced life expectancy. With the widespread use of disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drugs, it is now a very treatable chronic disease with a life expectancy and quality of life approaching that of the general population, explain Kate O’Mahony and Ravi Suppiah
Take a swing at tennis elbow, but be sure to set realistic expectations
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Take a swing at tennis elbow, but be sure to set realistic expectations
Thursday 22 July 2021, 03:36 PM

Avoiding pain-provoking activities can be challenging if related to occupation, but there is no “quick fix” for tennis elbow
Lateral elbow tendinopathy, commonly referred to as “tennis elbow”, is a common presentation in primary care that can be difficult to manage. Sports physician Steve Targett summarises the core principles for success
This article has been endorsed by the RNZCGP and has been approved for up to 0.25 CME credits for the General Practice Educational Programme and conti