OAFI is born with the desire to be an international reference in the field of osteoarthritis. It is for this reason that it has launched the Osteoarthritis World Association, a cluster of knowledge that integrates all the agents involved in this pathology, including patients’ associations, medical societies, research centers, public administrations and supporting companies that assist in fostering research in the field, treatment of pain and improvement of the quality of life of people living with osteoarthritis.
PATIENT ASSOCIATIONS
The main American and Spanish associations have come together through the OA Task Force initiative, led by OAFI and the Arthritis Foundation. We work together to help osteoarthritis patients and establish synergies between the groups. We hope to bring together more patient associations from around the world to fight osteoarthritis and improve people’s quality of life.
SOCIAL ENVIRONMENT
When looking around us, we can easily see a relative or an acquaintance suffering from osteoarthritis. There are entities that actively participate in raising awareness of osteoarthritis. Informed patients are likely to know how to take care of themselves.
MEDICAL SOCIETIES
We believe that building bridges of knowledge and establishing synergies with medical societies are fundamental in developing the highest possible level of knowledge about arthritic disease. The union of all the agents involved in this global community will enable us to improve the joint health of millions of people.
RESEARCH CENTERS
We rely on the collaboration of excellent research centres for the development of pre-clinical and clinical studies for the treatment and prevention of osteoarthritis.
PUBLIC ADMINISTRATIONS
INVOLVED COMPANIES
We would like to thank the supporting organisations which, through their donations, have made the Foundation’s work possible.
PATIENT ASSOCIATIONS
The main American and Spanish associations have come together through the OA Task Force initiative, led by OAFI and the Arthritis Foundation. We work together to help osteoarthritis patients and establish synergies between the groups. We hope to bring together more patient associations from around the world to fight osteoarthritis and improve people’s quality of life.
SOCIAL ENVIRONMENT
When looking around us, we can easily see a relative or an acquaintance suffering from osteoarthritis. There are entities that actively participate in raising awareness of osteoarthritis. Informed patients are likely to know how to take care of themselves.
MEDICAL SOCIETIES
We believe that building bridges of knowledge and establishing synergies with medical societies are fundamental in developing the highest possible level of knowledge about arthritic disease. The union of all the agents involved in this global community will enable us to improve the joint health of millions of people.
RESEARCH CENTRES
We rely on the collaboration of excellent research centres for the development of pre-clinical and clinical studies for the treatment and prevention of osteoarthritis.
PUBLIC ADMINISTRATIONS
INVOLVED COMPANIES
We would like to thank the supporting organisations which, through their donations, have made the Foundation’s work possible.
“OAFI was born to cover the needs of silenced patients. OAFI is the answer to a need”
DRA. INGRID MULLER
Rheumatologist and President of the Poal Institute of Rheumatology