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65% of falls in our homes occur in the bathroom.

Barcelona, 25 February 2026 – A study promoted by the International Foundation for Patients with Osteoarthritis and Osteoporosis (OAFI) confirms that adapting bathrooms, especially by replacing bathtubs with walk-in showers, significantly increases the safety, independence and emotional well-being of older...

25/02/2026

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The OAFI Foundation and UMAS Seguros launch the project ‘Faith without Barriers – OAFI with You’ to improve the quality of life of religious people with osteoarticular problems.

Barcelona, 23rd February 2026. The OAFI Foundation (International Foundation for Osteoarthritis and Osteoporosis) and UMAS Seguros have launched the project ‘Faith without Barriers – OAFI with You’, a pioneering initiative that combines spirituality and community health to improve the quality...

23/02/2026

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FEDE and OAFI sign an agreement to promote joint actions in osteoarticular health and diabetes

Madrid, February 5th, 2026. Type 2 diabetes is associated with an increased likelihood of developing osteoarthritis. In this context, the Osteoarthritis Foundation International (OAFI) and the Federación Española de Diabetes (FEDE) have signed a Framework Collaboration Agreement with the aim...

05/02/2026

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Congratulations to Dr José María Villalón, winner of the 2025 Medicine and Sport Award, presented by the Madrid Sports Press Association (APDM).

🎉 We are celebrating with Dr José María Villalón! 🩺🏆 From OAFI, we would like to wholeheartedly congratulate Dr José María Villalón, Head of the Medical Services at Atlético de Madrid, on being honoured with the 2025 Medicine and Sport...

14/01/2026

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OAFI at the 34th Popular Turnip Cuisine Fair in La Cerdanya

This cita gastronómica emblemática showcases the turnip, a true gastronomic treasure that has given character to Cerdana cuisine since time immemorial. From sowing at the end of July to harvesting in October, turnips grow slowly in the high mountain fields,...

19/11/2025

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More than 73,000 people over the age of 15 in La Rioja suffer from chronic pain.

Logroño, 30 October 2025 This Wednesday, 29 October, the Osteoarthritis Foundation International (OAFI), under the OAFI Space initiative, a unique programme at national and international level, the result of OAFI’s R&D, which observes, reviews and certifies spaces based on their...

30/10/2025

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The fourth edition of the “García Bragado – OAFI- Kern Pharma Scholarships” promotes the careers of the new generations of Spanish athletics.

Barcelona, 8 October 2025- Once again, a new edition of the “García Bragado – OAFI- Kern Pharma Scholarships” is here. These grants are promoted in conjunction with former Olympic athlete Jesús Ángel García Bragado and are endorsed by Kern Pharma....

08/10/2025

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World Osteoarthritis Day

17 September 2025, World Osteoarthritis Day, is an annual event dedicated to raising awareness of this chronic joint disease that affects 595 million people worldwide. In Spain, 7 million people suffer from OA (Osteoarthritis), with prevalence increasing with age. In...

17/09/2025

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