Arthritis is Australia’s major cause of pain and disability. Nearly one in five Australians has arthritis. Most forms of arthritis result from the body reacting against its own joint tissues. The most common forms of arthritis in Australia are osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, gout and lupus. 60% of people who suffer from arthritis are under 60, which means that many are potentially within the working population. The direct cost ...