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This is the online home of the Arthritis Foundation of South Africa. Founded
in 1973, the Arthritis Foundation is the only non-profit organisation providing non medical support for people with arthritis, their families and carers in South Africa. It is entirely privately funded. It aims to enable people with arthritis to live a valuable life in all its dimensions through increasing awareness, providing education and offering support. If there is anything which you feel should be included on the website, please contact us and let us know.
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Arthritis Awareness Days for 2009
The Arthritis Awareness days will provide an opportunity for the millions of South Africans who have arthritis to re-assess how they are managing their disease and to review the treatment options available. Arthritis Awareness days aim to support and inspire those with arthritis to positively manage their condition and to raise awareness of arthritis in the wider community. The topics and speakers will be finalised closer to the time, so check back regularly for more details.
Thursday 26 March - R A day
Thursday 11 May - Lupus Day
Thursday 27 July - OA Day
Friday 20 August - National Fibromyalgia Day
Friday 12 October - International Arthritis Day
Friday 20 October - Osteoporosis Day
Thursday 26 November - Complementary Therapies
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Joint Walk for 2009
The date for the Annual Joint Walk has not been decided as yet. For more infomation contact the Arthritis Foundation at ( 021) 425 4738
Watch this space for events in your region
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Rehabilitation Work Shop
Brought to you by Clinical Solutions
CPD Accredited workshops
Presenters: Dr C M Nicholson, Sports Scientist: Georgia Torres, Biokineticist; Caroline Sands, Physiotherapist and Andrew Dickson, Engineer
Date: Saturday. 9th May 2009
Time: 08:00 – 17:30
Venue: Wits Education Campus, 27 St Andrews Road, Parktown
Cost: R1200.00 (standard), R1100.00 (early), R900.00 (comm. serv)
CPD points: 7 points
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