AECOSAR participated this past Sunday, May 22, in the II Solidarity Race for Patients with Rheumatic Diseases, organized by the Society of Rheumatology of the Community of Madrid (SORCOM). They were also awarded for the support of the ARTRO 360 project, an initiative of OAFI...
Together with the International Osteoarthritis Foundation (OAFI), Football Club Barcelona (FCB) and Ferrer International laboratories, the Barça Players Association participates in a clinical study aiming to combat osteoarthritis and to contribute to the research, prevention and treatment of this disease. The football clubs Atlético de...
The University of Oslo in Norway conducted a study1 on the effect of exercise on the long-term need for total hip replacement. Physical activity and patient information are recommended for all patient with osteoarthritis of the hip and knee as first-line treatment. In fact exercise...
When we are overweight, our health deteriorates, it is no longer just a visual issue. Therefore, losing weight means reducing the risk of suffering or developing diseases and reducing ailments and symptoms. In the case of suffering from osteoarthritis, the improvement in the quality of...
The Mediterranean diet has been associated with reduced cardiovascular risks, a reduction in the appearance of certain subtypes of cancer or chronic diseases and better cognitive health. Recently, a bibliographic review developed by a group of several Spanish centers has compiled the existing information on...
300 million people worldwide suffer from osteoarthritis, a figure that has doubled in the last 30 years and affects an increasingly younger population. Obesity, an aging population, and the inappropriate practice of sports such as running or football are among the main causes of...
This year at the II International Congress of Osteoarthritis Patients to be held on 9 and 10 October at the Axa Auditorium in Barcelona, OAFI will have the pleasure of having great speakers who will share their knowledge with us. Among them, we will have the...
OAFI attended the 27th International Conference on Sports Rehabilitation and Traumatology, organised by Isokinetic Medical Group which took place at the Camp Nou in Barcelona from June 2 to 4 June 2018. More than 3.000 attendees, international experts in football medicine and sports medicine gathered...
The Runner’s Fair opened its doors in the Piscines i Esports Park, next to Diagonal DIR, from May 25th-May 26th. Participants were able to pick up their race bibs and visit the OAFI stand, where they were informed about our specific programmes for sport and...
The Spanish Society of Rheumatology (SER) held its 44th National Congress in A Coruña. The meeting lasted from Tuesday 22nd to Friday 25th May and took place at the Palacio de Exposiciones y Congresos of the Galician city (PALEXCO). The attendees were able to learn about...