StandUp2OA – Biweekly 12/9/2022 - Osteoarthritis Action Alliance

StandUp Tip

Here is a FREE 6-month strength training program to help people with knee pain and knee osteoarthritis (OA) manage their symptoms from home.
–University of Melbourne

In This Issue

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

Let’s Finish 2022 Strong

The Osteoarthritis Action Alliance would like to thank the readers of our newsletters, social media followers, Steering Committee and task group members, funders, sponsors, volunteers, interns, and 140+ member organizations for helping to elevate osteoarthritis (OA) as a national health priority in 2022 and beyond. Below are some of the collective successes we had this year.

If you have a little downtime in your schedule and are looking for some ideas on how to finish 2022 strong, here are a few Continuing Education (CE) courses we recommend:

Osteoarthritis & Low Back Pain: This module, from the Exercise is Medicine® (EIM) Online Course, will help you to effectively aid clients/patients with OA and/or low back pain.
Program Design for Clients with Osteoarthritis: Fitness professionals can break through the common misconceptions about OA and learn how to develop safe and effective exercise programs for clients who have OA or are at risk of developing OA.
Walking and Other Common Physical Activities Among Adults with Arthritis—United States, 2019: The goal of this activity is to describe the most common nonwork-related physical activities among US adults with arthritis who reported any physical activity during the past month, nationally and by state.
Professional Certificate in Total Worker Health®: This online certificate is designed for working professionals seeking career advancement. You will learn how to assess organizational culture, plan and evaluate health and safety programs, and become a better leader.

Develop an attitude of gratitude, and give thanks for everything that happens to you, knowing that every step forward is a step toward achieving something bigger and better than your current situation.
–Brian Tracy

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).

Arthritis Consumer Experts (ACE) is Canada’s largest patient led arthritis group and is committed to understanding and raising awareness about inequities in arthritis care related to service delivery, treating, and managing arthritis, and self-advocacy. As part of that commitment, ACE recently conducted a National Survey to identify inequities relating to access to health care services between white and Black, Indigenous, and person of color respondents.

Osteoarthritis in the Media

The latest in news, policy, & practice on osteoarthritis

UNC Health: Holiday eating-7 ways to nurture your body and banish guilt (12/7/2022)
Express: NHS hip and knee op improvements cut hospital stays and boost quality of life (12/6/2022)
Arthritis Research Canada: Top tips for safe travel (12/5/2022)
December issue of Tai Chi for Health Institute newsletter has been released (10/30/2022)
Club Industry: The Physical Activity Alliance launches national campaign to promote physical activity (11/29/2022)
The Back Pain Podcast has posted a new podcast on the topic “When Should I see a Healthcare Professional – The Region Beta Paradox” (11/24/2022)
Healio: Diet and exercise instruction improve knee osteoarthritis pain and function (11/23/2022)
National Spine Health Foundation: The impact of obesity in complex spinal reconstruction (11/23/2022)
Healio: Aspirin does not reduce fracture risk and may increase serious fall risk (11/23/2022)
The Joint Action has posted a new podcast on the topic “Steve’s journey with osteoarthritis” (11/20/2022)
CreakyJoints: 13 tips to make it easier to dress for colder weather with arthritis (11/18/2022)

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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