Category: OA Action Blog

  • Study Opportunity for Adults with Osteoarthritis

    March 27, 2019

    A new international study is recruiting participants who have experienced or are currently experiencing an osteoarthritis (OA) flare. The goal of this study is to develop a questionnaire measuring the quality of life when you are suffering from an OA flare. Participate in this study today!


  • Staying Motivated to Keep Moving

    March 15, 2019

    With OA, once it hurts, your body lets go and gives in. Exercise is a cheap remedy, but when I’m in pain, sometimes going out for a walk is the last thing I want to do. That’s when you’ve got to have some tools ready to help you keep moving even when it hurts.


  • Physical Activity is Important to Osteoarthritis

    March 1, 2019

    Regular physical activity is important for all adults and those with arthritis are no exception. Learn how you can implement strategies that increase physical activity with Physical Activity Implementation Guide


  • Pre-Diabetes and Arthritis: What Can You Do?

    February 20, 2019

    26 million adults with prediabetes (about 1 in 3) have arthritis. Learn what you can do to lower your risk of diabetes and help to manage your arthritis.


  • Preventing Falls

    February 13, 2019

    The CDC found that those with arthritis are 2.5 times more likely to report two or more falls and suffer a fall-related injury as those without arthritis.Research has shown that increasing your physical activity can help decrease the risk of falls. This post features examples of physical activities that are known to build strength and improve balance and flexibility to help people with arthritis reduce the risk – and fear – of falling.