Osteoarthritis Quiz See how much you know about Osteoarthritis in New Zealand! Question Title * 1. At what age are people usually affected by Osteoarthritis? Usually 40+ years Usually 65+ years OK Question Title * 2. What joints are affected by Osteoarthritis? Only the knees and hips Any joint in the body OK Question Title * 3. Which of these 2 groups of signs are associated with Osteoarthritis? Stiffness, pain, swelling in or near joint Headaches, shortness of breath and low energy OK Question Title * 4. Will everyone with Osteoarthritis eventually need joint replacement surgery? Yes No OK Question Title * 5. Which group represents 3 things you can do yourself to manage Osteoarthritis? Regular exercise, healthy nutrition, joint protection Don’t move a lot, eat anything, immobilise joints OK Question Title * 6. What % of adults in New Zealand have Osteoarthritis? 10% 3% OK Question Title * 7. Osteoarthritis affects the entire joint (bone, cartilage, ligaments and muscle) - True or False? True False OK Question Title * 8. Previous joint injury through sport can lead to Osteoarthritis later – True or False? True False OK Question Title * 9. Hard, repetitive physical activity (like truck drivers jumping down from trucks) can lead to Osteoarthritis later in life – True or False? True False OK Question Title * 10. Everyday activities like gardening and housework count as a form of exercise that helps Osteoarthritis – True or False? True False OK Question Title * 11. Which of these are ways you can help yourself to reduce the pain of Osteoarthritis? Regular exercise Healthy diet Joint protection Relaxation techniques Heat & Cold OK DONE
