The OAAA strives to improve access to community-based arthritis intervention programs and education among adults with arthritis.

Resources for Community Programs

• OA Action Alliance Physical Activity Implementation Guide – Guiding 6 key public sectors to encourage and improve access to physical activity for adults with arthritis through effective environmental and policy strategies.

• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
  • Intervention Programs that CDC Recommends
  • Recommended Community Strategies and Measurements to Prevent Obesity in the US: Implementation and Measurement Guide (2009)
  • Weight Loss Messages in Knee OA: Attention-grabbing, Credible, Non-motivating, T. Brady, SAFER-HEALTHIER-PEOPLE™ powerpoint presentation.

• National Recreation and Parks Association: Arthritis Intervention Grants – Walk With Ease and Active Living Everyday

• American Physical Therapy Association: Community-Based Physical Activity Programs for Arthritis – Choose and locate CDC-recommended programs. Talk to your physical therapist to find a program that’s right for you and to see what programs are offered in your area.

• Hospital for Special Surgery: Outreach Programs – HSS offers several programs that reach out to the broader community, including children and adults 65 and older, in various NYC boroughs.

• National Association of Chronic Disease Directors: State Arthritis Programs – There are currently 12 CDC-funded state arthritis programs. Find out if your state is one of them and take advantage of it!

• National Physical Activity Plan – The 2016 Plan is a comprehensive set of policies, programs, and initiatives designed to increase physical activity in all segments of the U.S. population. The Plan aims to foster a national culture that supports physically active lifestyles. Its ultimate purpose is to improve health, prevent disease and disability, and enhance quality of life.
• Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans – Providing science-based guidance to help Americans ages 6 and older maintain or improve their health through regular physical activity. (2008 Guidelines)