BJC Health - Connected Care

BJC Health - Connected Care BJC Health provides integrated care for people with rheumatic and musculoskeletal conditionsโ€”helping them live and feel better.

BJC Connect extends this care online with education, resources, and community support. We call this approach, Connected Care. The services we offer are:
- Rheumatology
- Physiotherapy
- Dietetics
- Exercise Physiology
- Remedial & Sports Massage
- Bone Densitometry
- Body Composition Testing
Many of our services are health fund claimable. If you require any further information, call one of our friendly Receptionists on 1300 252 698 or book online at www.bjchealth.com.au

12/11/2025

๐–๐ก๐จ ๐ช๐ฎ๐š๐ฅ๐ข๐Ÿ๐ข๐ž๐ฌ ๐Ÿ๐จ๐ซ ๐›๐ข๐จ๐ฅ๐จ๐ ๐ข๐œ๐ฌ, ๐š๐ง๐ ๐ก๐จ๐ฐ ๐ช๐ฎ๐ข๐œ๐ค๐ฅ๐ฒ ๐œ๐š๐ง ๐ญ๐ซ๐ž๐š๐ญ๐ฆ๐ž๐ง๐ญ ๐›๐ž๐ ๐ข๐ง?
Biologics can be a potential next step if methotrexate isnโ€™t enough, but theyโ€™re not for everyone right away. Rheumatologist Dr Pauline Habib walks through the criteria doctors use to decide when biologics are appropriate, what the approval process looks like, and how quickly treatment can usually begin once itโ€™s recommended.

If youโ€™d like the full picture, revisit Paulineโ€™s Part 2 talk on Demystifying Methotrexate here: https://www.bjcconnect.com.au/app-resource-center/july-9-demystifying-methotrexate-part-2-part-1

Our RA Support Group meets online tonight at 6:30pm AEDT. Itโ€™s a relaxed and supportive space to talk openly about your ...
11/11/2025

Our RA Support Group meets online tonight at 6:30pm AEDT. Itโ€™s a relaxed and supportive space to talk openly about your experiences, hear stories from others, and connect with people who truly understand life with rheumatoid arthritis.

This monthโ€™s topic is Helpful RA Gadgets, a fun and practical โ€œshow and tellโ€ where everyone is invited to share their favourite daily aids and equipment. Itโ€™s a great chance to swap ideas, discover new tools, and learn from each otherโ€™s experiences.

Whether youโ€™ve joined us before or are coming along for the first time, youโ€™ll always be welcome.

๐Ÿ‹๏ธ All of our group classes are run by Accredited Exercise Physiologists. That means every session is safe, evidence-bas...
11/11/2025

๐Ÿ‹๏ธ All of our group classes are run by Accredited Exercise Physiologists.

That means every session is safe, evidence-based, and designed for people managing chronic conditions. Itโ€™s not just about exercise, itโ€™s about moving with the right support behind you.

Living with RA often means juggling appointments, treatments, and daily responsibilities. Our self-paced RA module lets ...
09/11/2025

Living with RA often means juggling appointments, treatments, and daily responsibilities. Our self-paced RA module lets you learn practical strategies in your own time. You can pause, revisit, or skip ahead depending on what matters most to you. This flexibility ensures you can focus on the skills and knowledge that support your life right now. ๐Ÿ’œ

Explore the module here: https://www.bjchealth.com.au/ra-online-course

08/11/2025

๐–๐ก๐š๐ญ'๐ฌ ๐ญ๐ก๐ž ๐๐ข๐Ÿ๐Ÿ๐ž๐ซ๐ž๐ง๐œ๐ž ๐›๐ž๐ญ๐ฐ๐ž๐ž๐ง ๐Ÿ๐จ๐ฅ๐ข๐œ ๐š๐œ๐ข๐ ๐š๐ง๐ ๐Ÿ๐จ๐ฅ๐ข๐ง๐ข๐œ ๐š๐œ๐ข๐?
If youโ€™re on methotrexate, your doctor may recommend folic acid or sometimes folinic acid. They sound similar, but theyโ€™re not the same. Rheumatologist Dr Pauline Habib explains what each one does, why theyโ€™re used, and how they can help reduce side effects.

Want to hear more? Watch Pauline explain Part 2 of Demystifying Methotrexate in detail here: https://www.bjcconnect.com.au/app-resource-center/july-9-demystifying-methotrexate-part-2-part-1

๐–๐ก๐š๐ญ ๐๐จ ๐œ๐ฅ๐ข๐ง๐ข๐œ๐š๐ฅ ๐ญ๐ซ๐ข๐š๐ฅ๐ฌ ๐š๐œ๐ญ๐ฎ๐š๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฒ ๐ญ๐ซ๐ฒ ๐ญ๐จ ๐Ÿ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐จ๐ฎ๐ญ? Strip back all the detail and every trial is really about answering fo...
06/11/2025

๐–๐ก๐š๐ญ ๐๐จ ๐œ๐ฅ๐ข๐ง๐ข๐œ๐š๐ฅ ๐ญ๐ซ๐ข๐š๐ฅ๐ฌ ๐š๐œ๐ญ๐ฎ๐š๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฒ ๐ญ๐ซ๐ฒ ๐ญ๐จ ๐Ÿ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐จ๐ฎ๐ญ?
Strip back all the detail and every trial is really about answering four big questions:
๐Ÿ”ธDoes this treatment work?
๐Ÿ”ธWhatโ€™s the right dose to give?
๐Ÿ”ธIs it better than existing options?
๐Ÿ”ธAre there safety concerns we need to know about?

Sounds simple enough, but designing a study that answers these questions clearly takes years of planning, strict protocols, and careful analysis.

๐ƒ๐จ ๐ฒ๐จ๐ฎ ๐ค๐ง๐จ๐ฐ ๐ฐ๐ก๐š๐ญ ๐ญ๐จ ๐ž๐ฑ๐ฉ๐ž๐œ๐ญ ๐Ÿ๐ซ๐จ๐ฆ ๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ ๐‘๐€ ๐ฌ๐ฎ๐ฉ๐ฉ๐จ๐ซ๐ญ ๐ ๐ซ๐จ๐ฎ๐ฉ?Living with RA can feel a bit lonely at times. Thatโ€™s why we create...
05/11/2025

๐ƒ๐จ ๐ฒ๐จ๐ฎ ๐ค๐ง๐จ๐ฐ ๐ฐ๐ก๐š๐ญ ๐ญ๐จ ๐ž๐ฑ๐ฉ๐ž๐œ๐ญ ๐Ÿ๐ซ๐จ๐ฆ ๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ ๐‘๐€ ๐ฌ๐ฎ๐ฉ๐ฉ๐จ๐ซ๐ญ ๐ ๐ซ๐จ๐ฎ๐ฉ?

Living with RA can feel a bit lonely at times. Thatโ€™s why we created a support group on BJC Connect: a space where people with RA can come together to share, learn, and feel understood.
The group is facilitated by Rosemary Ainsley, who lives with RA herself and helps guide each session in a calm and welcoming way. Topics are chosen by the group, based on what feels most relevant or helpful at the time.

Weโ€™ve talked about managing flares, possible triggers, lifestyle strategies, and how allied health professionals can support you.
This group is here to make sure no one has to manage RA alone. You're welcome to join in however feels right for you.

Our next meet-up is next week 12 November at 6:30pm AEDT.

RA can feel unpredictable, and sometimes you will need a refresher or a boost of clarity. That is why our self-paced mod...
03/11/2025

RA can feel unpredictable, and sometimes you will need a refresher or a boost of clarity. That is why our self-paced module is always available to revisit. You can dip back in whenever you need to check something, remind yourself of treatment options, or refresh your understanding. ๐Ÿ’œ

Keep this resource at your fingertips: https://www.bjchealth.com.au/ra-online-course

โœจ Did you know some of our clients have been with our exercise programs for over ten years?That consistency really pays ...
03/11/2025

โœจ Did you know some of our clients have been with our exercise programs for over ten years?

That consistency really pays off โ€” weโ€™ve seen people go from struggling with stairs to moving confidently, lifting with ease, and enjoying everyday activities again.

Many tell us the small groups, personalised programs, and sense of community keep them motivated. And if you stop by our Chatswood clinic, check out our Club BJC wall! It's our little tribute to those whoโ€™ve been part of the journey for so long!

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L1, 17-21 Hunter Street
Sydney, NSW
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Tuesday 7am - 7pm
Wednesday 7am - 7pm
Thursday 7am - 7pm
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What drives us?

Our Purpose is to change the lives of people with rheumatic disease to help them live & feel better.

The clinic began in 2002 as a multidisciplinary clinic targeting musculoskeletal disease and was named, The Bone & Joint Clinic.

We recognised that the way forward in improving the treatment of acute and chronic musculoskeletal injury would involve a coordinated, comprehensive service that no one doctor or allied health professional could reasonably provide.

As the clinic evolved, our focus broadened, with the addition of many complementary specialty services. In October 2009, the clinic was renamed BJC Health to help reflect this.