OA Action Alliance

OA Action Alliance A national coalition promoting effective programs, policies and communication strategies to prevent and control osteoarthritis.

The Osteoarthritis Action Alliance (OAAA) was launched in 2011 by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Arthritis Foundation to realize the mission and objectives outlined in the 2010 National Public Health Agenda for Osteoarthritis. In 2014, management of the OAAA was transferred to the Thurston Arthritis Research Center at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. We reco

nnected, we got social, and we're ready to take action. The OA Action Alliance strongly endorses and encourages regular physical activity, weight management, injury prevention and self-management education as proven strategies to maintain healthy joints and manage the symptoms of osteoarthritis.

Osteoarthritis is one of the most common joint conditions, and the numbers are rising. More than 33 million adults live ...
05/21/2026

Osteoarthritis is one of the most common joint conditions, and the numbers are rising. More than 33 million adults live with osteoarthritis, making it the most common type of arthritis. OA is especially common in adults over 45, women, and those with prior joint injuries.
As our population ages and stays active longer, awareness, prevention, and early management matter more than ever. Staying active, maintaining a healthy weight, and protecting your joints can help reduce risk and improve quality of life.

Call for participants: Osteoarthritis flare research (WESH-OA)OMERACT is supporting an international study aimed at impr...
05/20/2026

Call for participants: Osteoarthritis flare research (WESH-OA)
OMERACT is supporting an international study aimed at improving how osteoarthritis (OA) flares are measured.
This research is designed to:
• Identify which domains of an OA flare are most important (pain, swelling, stiffness, impact on daily life, and psychological effects)
• Determine the level of flare symptom severity at which patients self-adjust treatment and when clinicians decide to modify care
Individuals living with knee and/or hip osteoarthritis are invited to contribute their experience through a short online survey.
• Duration: ~15–20 minutes
• Confidential
• Focused on flare experiences
🔗 Survey link: https://bit.ly/4eFklb1
If you are a clinician or researcher, please share this with eligible patients or networks.

Join us for our upcoming Lunch & Learn Webinar on Wednesday, May 20, at 12PM ET. Register Today!https://bit.ly/4ch0mOd
05/19/2026

Join us for our upcoming Lunch & Learn Webinar on Wednesday, May 20, at 12PM ET. Register Today!
https://bit.ly/4ch0mOd

Catch up on the latest in osteoarthritis research in the 5/18/26 Research Roundup https://bit.ly/4dCeHFs
05/18/2026

Catch up on the latest in osteoarthritis research in the 5/18/26 Research Roundup https://bit.ly/4dCeHFs

May is Arthritis Awareness Month. 💚 Nearly 60 million people in the U.S. live with arthritis — and they deserve to be se...
05/15/2026

May is Arthritis Awareness Month. 💚 Nearly 60 million people in the U.S. live with arthritis — and they deserve to be seen, supported and understood. Join us and the in sharing a Green Heart on Fridays in May to show your support and help raise awareness all month long. Find helpful tools and resources at
arthritis.org and oaaction.und.edu (https://unc.live/4h27H4N).

Did you know a sports injury today can increase the risk of osteoarthritis later in life? Knee, ACL, meniscus, and ankle...
05/14/2026

Did you know a sports injury today can increase the risk of osteoarthritis later in life?
Knee, ACL, meniscus, and ankle injuries can lead to long-term joint damage if not properly treated and rehabilitated.

Protect your future mobility by focusing on injury prevention, strength training, proper recovery, and returning to play safely. Taking care of your joints now helps you stay active for years to come.

We’re excited to officially launch the Arthritis Management & Wellbeing Research Network (AMWRN) this May—just in time f...
05/12/2026

We’re excited to officially launch the Arthritis Management & Wellbeing Research Network (AMWRN) this May—just in time for Arthritis Awareness Month.

AMWRN is designed to connect public health professionals, healthcare providers, researchers, and community organizations working to improve arthritis outcomes.

🔗 Explore the network: https://tarheels.live/amwrn/

Let’s work together to strengthen arthritis prevention, management, and quality of life.

https://bit.ly/4u9UYms

Catch up on the latest in osteoarthritis research in the 5/11/26 Research Roundup https://bit.ly/4wcmxNr
05/11/2026

Catch up on the latest in osteoarthritis research in the 5/11/26 Research Roundup
https://bit.ly/4wcmxNr

Did you know that 1 in 4 adults in the U.S. live with arthritis? That’s nearly 60 million people. This May, for Arthriti...
05/05/2026

Did you know that 1 in 4 adults in the U.S. live with arthritis? That’s nearly 60 million people. This May, for Arthritis Awareness Month, we are shining a light on the most common form: Osteoarthritis (OA). It’s not just "joint pain"—it’s the #1 cause of disability in our country.

Join us this month as we share how to manage, prevent, and thrive with OA.
https://unc.live/4h27H4N

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