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28 Sep

The Benefits of Tai Chi for Osteoarthritis Patients

The practice of Tai Chi not only improves discomfort in people affected by arthritis, osteoarthritis or any other pathology that causes joint pain, but also helps prevent and delay the appearance of it in healthy people. Tai Chi is a combination of easy exercises to learn, and its practice is so enjoyable that many continue to practice it for years for the wellness and peace of mind it provides. By Montserrat Servalós Terrats.

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30 Jun

Presentation of the 2nd Manifesto against the EVENTUAL underfunding of the SYSADOAs

Associations of patients and health professionals, against the under-financing of SYSADOA's medicine.

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7 May

“The Day After” Article “Diari El Punt” by Dr. Vergés

“The Day After” original Article in catalan “The day after” At the time of writing this article we are still in the coronavirus pandemic crisis, it is already time to take all hygienic measures against contagion, and give priority to the public health problems such as supporting and protecting the health personnel or enabling new […]

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18 Mar

OAFI Release About Coronavirus/Covid-19

The U.S .Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have updated their recommendations for people who are at increased risk for complications from COVID-19, including people over the age of 60 and people with serious chronic medical conditions. “Stay home as much as possible” and “avoid the crowds”. According to the website from the CDC, […]

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5 Mar

A European Project That Will Send Dietary and Personalized Habits of Life

The OAFI Foundation participates in a European project led by EURECAT that works on the development of a system for sending dietary advice and personalized lifestyle habits to users with the aim of training consumers to prevent diet-related diseases. The PREVENTOMICS project is based on biomarkers and proposes personalized nutrition plans based on the characteristics of each individual […]

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11 Apr

OAFI explains the proposal for a new care management model for OA patients at the General patients Alliance conference

OAFI, International Foundation of Patients with Arthrosis, has participated in the 6th Patients’ Day of the General Alliance of Patients (AGP) at the round table “Giving voice to pathologies. Current situation, care demands and unmet needs” which was held today in Madrid. Dr. Josep Vergés, President and CEO of the OAFI, explained that osteoarthritis affects […]

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2 Apr

Dr. Vergés shares his experience in osteoarthritis with MYCEC Master’s Degree students

Dr. Josep Vergés, CEO and President of OAFI International Foundation, has given two sessions at the Teófilo Hernández Institute (Autonomous University of Madrid) as a professor on the importance of the patient in clinical trials, within the Master in Monitoring and Coordination of Clinical Trials, which this year celebrates its 21st edition, directed by Professor […]

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29 Mar

Osteoarthritis international experts involved in the work of the OAFI Foundation

The OAFI Foundation welcomed Dr. Marc Hochberg, an internationally recognized expert in the field of osteoarthritis (OA). Dr. Hochberg is Professor of Medicine and Chief of the Division of Rheumatology at the University of Maryland School of Medicine. He received his medical degree from Johns Hopkins University. This meeting has allowed us to learn and […]

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24 Jan

Exercise therapy may postpone total hip replacement surgery in patients with hip osteoarthritis

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 therapy was found to be beneficial in reducing pain and […]

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23 Jan

I want to lose weight, but how do I start?

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 life is notorious. If doctors and health specialists have recommended […]

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