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18 Oct

Artrosi, osteoporosi i sarcopènia

Article de Marina Geli, Metgessa i ex-Consellera de Salut La vida, en moltes ocasions, crea espais de trobada inesperats. Jo visc a Sant Gregori, municipi pròxim a Girona en un dels quatre que integren la Vall de Llémena. Sant Aniol de Finestres (Sant Esteve de Llémena és un poble del municipi), Sant Martí de Llémena, Canet […]

9 Oct

THE QUALITY OF REST AND THE RELATIONSHIP OF PAIN IN OSTEOARTHRITIS

Article courtesy of Carla Estivill, Management and Research in Clínica Sueño Estivill THE QUALITY OF REST Sleep is one of the essential pillars for the prevention of disease, for the maintenance of a healthy lifestyle, as well as for the cultivation of healthy ageing. Its wide-ranging benefits are due to the multiple functions attributed to […]

18 Sep

Physiological resolution of inflammation

Inflammation is a physiological process of the organism, defensive and necessary, which occurs in the face of very diverse aggressions, being crucial for the defence and repair of tissue. It really is a frequent situation and at practically all times we have some inflammatory process, often imperceptible, which responds to a specific cause with the […]

3 Sep

Magnetotherapy: new horizons in joint health

Osteoarthritis affects more than 595 million people globally, and in Spain alone, more than 7 million. Despite its widespread prevalence, it is still a disease for which therapeutic options remain limited. This lack of effective tools in the treatment of the disease is a source of frustration for the patient, who is faced with a […]

1 Aug

GOAPPS: the Global Osteoarthritis Patient Perception Survey

The OA Patients Force, led by OAFI, has launched the “Global Osteoarthritis Patient Perception Survey” ARTHROSIS AND GOAPPS Worldwide, osteoarthritis affects more than 595 million people, and this figure is expected to double in the next three decades. Understanding patients’ needs and views is essential to make future care and treatment options more effective. To this […]

3 Jul

CIM PROJECT and OAFI: Unstoppable Team !

CIM Project and the OAFI Foundation sign a collaboration agreement to promote the prevention, treatment and improvement of the quality of life of people with osteoarticular problems, especially fibromyalgia. A spectacular project with an unstoppable team CIM PROJECT is a non-profit organisation driven by club monitors, sports technicians of mountain activities, professionals of physical activity […]

19 Jun

A Journey of Hope: The Tale of OAFI’s Osteoarthritis Odyssey

Once upon a time, in healthcare, there was an odyssey, a silent struggle, a battle fought not with swords and shields, but with courage, resilience and unwavering determination. It was the story of the Osteoartritis (OA), an implacable adversary that haunted the lives of millions and cast shadows of pain and despair across the country. […]

5 Jun

The enormous value of Corporate Social Responsibility

An increasingly aware society A society that is increasingly aware of the need to respect the environment and social well-being requires companies to develop in a sustainable and responsible manner. Companies that effectively assume these commitments and integrate these values into their strategy, practice Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). The United Nations (UN) is the organization […]

17 May

The Role of the Family Physician in Osteoarthritis

Article courtesy of Dr. José Luis Llisterri Caro, Family Physician, Clínica Vallada de Valencia Osteoarthritis Osteoarthritis is a chronic, inflammatory, degenerative disease affecting the joints. The symptomatology of osteoarthritis is frequently associated with functional disability, as well as signs and symptoms of inflammation such as pain, stiffness and loss of mobility. It is the second most […]

10 May

Do you have Osteoarthritis? Take part in our survey now!

“Health Literacy and Quality of Life of Osteoarthritis Patients”: Help us continue our research and answer some very simple questions. If you want to know more about the survey, we leave you the link to OAFI Radio (Spanish) where you can see all the information. Call OAFI Foundation now or enter the QR and help […]

OAFI is the International Osteoarthritis Foundation, the first and only foundation aimed exclusively at people with osteoarthritis worldwide.

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