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Arthritis in Childhood

Last Updated: May 2010

Arthritis and related musculo-skeletal conditions are the most common chronic and long-term medical illnesses and are the leading cause of disability among people aged 15 years and older. There is no known cause, and no cure.

These Speaking from Experience clips offer first-hand accounts from children living with arthritis and their parents. They discuss the ways in which it has impacted their lives and the ways they manage the condition. It was produced in partnership with Arthritis Victoria.

Click on the Animations tab to view 3D medical animations about this illness.

When it all started

Clip 1 of 9: Arthritis in Childhood

Members Only 5:27 min 6.5 MB
Dealing with it

Clip 2 of 9: Arthritis in Childhood

Members Only 8:05 min 9.4 MB
Finding the balance

Clip 3 of 9: Arthritis in Childhood

Play 5:25 min 5.9 MB
Wonder cures and myths

Clip 4 of 9: Arthritis in Childhood

Members Only 2:10 min 2.7 MB
School

Clip 5 of 9: Arthritis in Childhood

Play 4:41 min 5.9 MB
Family & friends

Clip 6 of 9: Arthritis in Childhood

Members Only 3:07 min 3.8 MB
Have a life

Clip 7 of 9: Arthritis in Childhood

Members Only 4:27 min 5.7 MB
The next step

Clip 8 of 9: Arthritis in Childhood

Members Only 1:48 min 2.0 MB
Closing Thoughts

Clip 9 of 9: Arthritis in Childhood

Members Only 1:37 min 2.0 MB

Speaking From Experience clips now available on DVD

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