StandUp2OA – Biweekly 8/5/2022 - Osteoarthritis Action Alliance

StandUp Tip

Pack shoes with thick soles and enough room for your toes. Wearing the right shoes can reduce the shock through your knees as you walk.
–Versus Arthritis

In This Issue

DEI Efforts of the 140+ Member Organizations of the OAAA
Osteoarthritis in the Media
Webinars
Resources for OA Researchers

Summer Travel Tips for Adults with OA

With the whole month of August before us, there is still plenty of time to enjoy a summer vacation before the changing of the seasons. Unfortunately, osteoarthritis (OA) can significantly impact your travel plans. One of the signs of OA is several minutes of stiffness in a joint after sitting for a long time, such as in a car or plane seat. If you are worried that your travel plans will result in swelling or tenderness in your hands, knees, feet, neck, hips, or spine, follow a few summer travel tips for adults with arthritis:

Hands: Wear compression gloves while driving or add a steering wheel cover.

Knees: Organize your medications in a way which they are easily accessible.

Feet: Wear shoes that are easy to take on and off when going through airport security.

Neck: Pack a neck pillow for the flight, drive, or hotel stay.

Hips: Adjust your car seat to open up the hips and allow for the muscles to lengthen.

Spine: Review this inforgraphic created by OAAA member organization, National Spine Health Foundation, for tips to help protect your back.

Deep summer is when laziness finds respectability.
–Sam Keen

DEI Efforts of the 140+ Member Organizations of the OAAA

In each newsletter, we will feature an OAAA member organization’s efforts in the area of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI).

Kovir LLC is honored to have been asked to lead several talks on diversity, equity, inclusion and anti-racism. These talks are led by Marie Gress, LMSW-Macro and CEO of Kovir LLC. She has been certified in DEI in the Workplace, and we are proud to share her knowledge as a resource for you.

Osteoarthritis in the Media

The latest in news, policy, & practice on osteoarthritis

America Walks: How a StoryWalk can bring a community together around walkability (8/2/2022)
August issue of Tai Chi for Health Institute newsletter has been released (8/1/2022)
The Joint Action has posted a new podcast on the topic “The global burden of osteoarthritis?” (7/31/2022)
The Back Pain Podcast has posted a new podcast on the topic “A Modern Chiropractors Approach to Lower Back Pain” (7/28/2022)
American Bone Health: Understanding how obesity affects bone health and risk of fractures (7/28/2022)
Arthritis Society: Your finances and arthritis (7/27/2022)
The Physical Activity Alliance posted the July issue of their newsletter (7/25/2022);
I Newspaper: ‘I was in so much agony. I couldn’t even put my socks or shoes on’ (7/23/2022)
Arthritis Foundation: Hit the pool to relieve joint pain (7/20/2022)
Healio: More than 75% of children with arthritis report pain that interferes with sleep and attention (7/15/2022)
American College of Sports Medicine: How to build a bike-friendly community (7/15/2022)

Webinars

Resources for OA Researchers

Click the button below to access our regularly updated list of Events and Conferences, Funding Opportunities, Webinars, and Announcements related to Osteoarthritis research. Remember to bookmark this website!

Events, Funding, and More

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