The Arthritis Foundation of India is an organization that has been working to increase awareness about arthritis treatments in Kolhapur. Arthritis is a chronic, inflammatory condition that is most common in the elderly. It can affect any joint in the body, but it most commonly affects the joints of the hands and feet. The primary symptom of arthritis is pain and stiffness in one or more joints. The stiffness usually occurs during periods when there are no movements for long periods of time.