OAFI Sport (Children)

Joint health and prevention should start in childhood and continue during adolescence and throughout adult life.

Most young people follow a sedentary lifestyle which is not good for their health and, in particular, for their joints. In fact, one out of four children is obese or overweight according to the WHO. It is very important to prevent childhood obesity as excess weight overloads the joints, deteriorating them quickly.

On the other hand, there are young people who, at early ages, do excessive physical activity which can be detrimental to their musculoskeletal health if preventive measures are not taken. It is essential to know what type of physical activity is appropriate for each young person, in order to take all the necessary precautions to preserve their immediate and long-term health and well-being by protecting and strengthening their joints.

OAFI SPORT CHILDREN program, designed by a multidisciplinary team of experts, aims to educate young people about the importance of a correct diet and exercising appropriately according to their morphotype to:

Feel better
Gain self-esteem
Improve their social skills
Boost their physical and mental health
Grow better
Prevent osteo articular and muscular injuries

OAFI has a prestige and recognition team of experts who will collaborate in this project.

We must improve the practice of sport. We believe that the prevention of arthrosis begins from childhood, well-informed children and young people will take care of their health and will be able to teach their parents so that they too take care of themselves.

Say yes to sport to promote health and well-being without injuries!

If the initiative interests you, we encourage you to contact us by writing an email to: info@oafifoundation.com.

“The OAFI Foundation was born to give a voice to the millions of people who suffer from a disease as devastating as osteoarthritis. With an innovative, creative and action mentality, at OAFI we have pioneering projects for treatment and research. Our motto is: WE MAKE THINGS HAPPEN!”

Dr. Josep Vergés
“The patient is the raison d'être of the International Osteoarthritis Foundation (OAFI) and is the engine that drives us to work and move forward. Being an OAFI volunteer means taking sides and helping to carry out the initiatives promoted in favor of other patients and the Society in terms of health.”

Maria Teresa Vergés
“Communication is one of the central pillars of OAFI. As patient representatives, it is our duty to bring their voice to the public sphere and, in turn, transfer them the necessary tools to better understand their disease. Our role as disseminators and awareness of osteoarthritis is essential to help them understand and accept it. In this way, we will be able to improve their quality of life and prevent future cases of the pathology.”

Cristina Nova
“In order to develop the social activity of the foundation, it is important to raise funds that allow us to act autonomously and independently. From the foundation we have to thank all the people and companies that, with their contributions, allow us to continue working every day to help people who suffer from osteoarthritis and other oestoarticular pathologies.”

Marco Bibas
“The OAFI Foundation's R&D department plays a crucial role in advancing knowledge and treatment of joint health, especially osteoarthritis. We drive the generation of new scientific knowledge, we explore new therapies and treatments, and we promote the exchange of knowledge, resources and data with organizations and researchers around the world, with the aim of improving the lives of those who suffer from this disease.”

Nina Martínez
"An informed patient is a patient who knows how to better deal with his illness." From the OAFI communication department we produce 2 weekly radio programs designed to help improve the quality of life of patients suffering from osteoarthritis with a clear focus on prevention and self-care. OAFI Radio is focused on joint health and the needs of our patients and OAFI Sport has the perspective of putting health at the center of the sports world.”

Ariadna Sánchez
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