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ARMA - The Arthritis and Musculoskeletal Alliance - is the UK umbrella association bringing together support groups, professional bodies and research organisations in the field of arthritis and other musculoskeletal conditions.

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ARMA is also the UK National Action Network for the Bone & Joint Decade - an international multi-disciplinary initiative to improve the health-related quality of life for people with musculoskeletal conditions


At least 8.5 million people in the UK have 'Arthritis'; the term commonly used for musculoskeletal conditions involving bone, joint and connective tissue.

It is the single largest cause of disability in the UK.

There are over 200 types of musculoskeletal condition, from more common conditions such as back pain, to rarer diseases like scleroderma.

These can affect anyone of any age including children, cause chronic pain and disability.


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Arthritis and Musculoskeletal Alliance, Bride House, 18-20 Bride Lane, London EC4Y 8EE
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7842 0910   Fax: +44 (0) 20 7842 0901    Email: arma@rheumatology.org.uk
Reg. Charity No: 1108851. Company No: 5380237.