Nordic walking INTRODUCTORY workshop for osteoarthritis patients

Next Sunday 29 October, the International Osteoarthritis Foundation (OAFI), Caminoterapia Foundation and the company Walkim are organizing an introductory workshop on Nordic walking at the Can Dragó Municipal Sports Centre in Bareclona, ​​in collaboration with the chain of sports clubs Eurofitness. The workshop is aimed at both osteoarthritis patients and people who want to take care of their joint health, as several studies point to the benefits of Nordic walking for joints and muscles.

Physical activity

“Physical activity is a key part of preventing the progression of osteoarthritis. However, each patient must find the activity that suits them best. From the Foundation we want to encourage everyone who wants to take care of their joints, whether they are osteoarthritis patients or not, to lead a healthy life and practice some physical activity”, explained the President of OAFI, Dr. Josep Vergés.

For this reason, OAFI has signed a collaboration agreement with the Caminoterapia Foundation to work together on research projects to study the benefits of Nordic walking in osteoarthritis and implement training programs fof this modality for patients of the Foundation.

Nordic Walking Workshop 29 October

The first of these workshops will take place on Sunday 29 October at CEM Can Dragó Eurofitness in Barcelona from 10:30am.

Program

10.30 am Meeting at CEM Can Dragó Eurofitness, Rosselló i Porcel 7-11, Barcelona

10.45h Entrance to the athletics stadium and delivery of Nordic walking poles

11.00 h Nordic walking initiation workshop

12:00 h Practice at the athletics track

12.30h Two-kilometre walk around Can Dragó

13.30h End of the activity

Registration is free, just write an email to info@oafifoundation.com or call us at 931 594 015

Activity program here