Let's all speak up for Osteoarthritis!

Help us raise awareness about OA (osteoarthritis) and build a better future for OA patients.To celebrate their 30th anniversary in the OA field, the Laboratoires Expanscience have decided to launch BehindOA…

A project that gives voice to patients and healthcare professionals about the hopes and challenges hidden behind the osteoarthritis. The aim is to reach 10,000 comments and transform them into a 10k euro donation which will be given by Laboratoires Expanscience to two associations engaged with osteoarthritis, in order to encourage scientific research in this field.

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Having joint pain is not a normal consequence of aging. If you have any signs or symptoms of OA, you should seek advice from a healthcare professional.

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Tuve un dolor de rodilla izquierda hace unos meses, porque he jugado futbol toda mi vida. juego como mediocampista y uso mi pierna derecha para golpeo, por lo tanto mi pie de apoyo es izquierdo y sufrió desgaste con el tiempo.

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La osteoartritis limita las actividades en la vida diaria, aunque se puede llevar una vida normal y realizar ejercicio poco a poco después de haber asistido a una consulta medica.

Es importante el cuidado de nuestro cuerpo para llevar una vida plena.

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le truenan las rodillas y al estar bastante tiempo sentado, al tratar de pararse, le da rígidez

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le cuesta trabajo levantarse de la cama.

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The Laboratoires Expanscience, with 30 years of expertise in the field of osteoarthritis, are committed to increase the OA visibility, a disabling disease that is still underdiagnosed. The BehindOA project is an initiative that gives a voice to patients and healthcare professionals. The goal is to reach 10,000 comments and turn them into a 10,000 euro donation which will be given by Laboratoires Expanscience to two associations involved in osteoarthritis, in order to encourage scientific research in this field**.

What is OA

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Osteoarthritis, also known as “OA” is a disease that’s invisible to the eye. It consists of the degeneration of joint cartilage and the underlying bone. It can occur at any age and regardless of gender, however probabilities increase as age progresses, and prevalence in women is higher…

OA causes pain and stiffness in the joints, especially in the knee, hip, and hands1. The pain and stiffness levels vary due to many enviromental factors (weather, altitude, etc.) and level of physical activity. This is why it is always advised for patients with OA to practice some low-impact exercise. The FDA (Food and Drug Administration) recently declared OA a serious disease2, not only because it causes morbidity, but also because it is a progressive lifetime condition that can be disabling in its most advanced stages3,6.

If you want to know more about OA, visit Arthrolink, our patient portal:

Did you know?

Did you know?

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1 out of 4 patients with OA cannot perform major daily activities.6
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In 2021 the FDA recognized OA as a serious disease.2
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A study from 2020 estimated that more than 500 million people in the world were living with OA during the course of that year.4
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Living with pain is the most difficult aspect for OA patients. 81.7% state that this pain affects their mood.5
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OA prevalence continues to rise due to ageing population, obesity, genetics and joint trauma.4,7
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In 2021 the FDA recognized OA as a serious disease.2
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A study from 2020 estimated that more than 500 million people in the world were living with OA during the course of that year.4
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Living with pain is the most difficult aspect for OA patients. 81.7% state that this pain affects their mood.5
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1 out of 4 patients with OA cannot perform major daily activities.6
OA prevalence continues to rise due to ageing population, obesity, genetics and joint trauma.4,7
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The Laboratoires Expanscience, with 30 years of expertise in the field of osteoarthritis, are committed to increase the OA visibility, a disabling disease that is still underdiagnosed. The BehindOA project is an initiative that gives a voice to patients and healthcare professionals. The goal is to reach 10,000 comments and turn them into a 10,000 euro donation which will be given by Laboratoires Expanscience to two associations involved in osteoarthritis, in order to encourage scientific research in this field**.

Osteoarthritis, also known as “OA” is a disease that’s invisible to the eye. It consists of the degeneration of joint cartilage and the underlying bone. It can occur at any age and regardless of gender, however probabilities increase as age progresses, and prevalence in women is higher. OA causes pain and stiffness in the joints, especially in the knee, hip, and hands1. The pain and stiffness levels vary due to many enviromental factors (weather, altitude, etc.) and level of physical activity. This is why it is always advised for patients with OA to practice some low-impact exercise. The FDA (Food and Drug Administration) recently declared OA a serious disease2, not only because it causes morbidity, but also because it is a progressive lifetime condition that can be disabling in its most advanced stages3,6.

If you want to know more about OA, visit Arthrolink, our patient portal:

logo icon 1
In 2021 the FDA recognized OA as a serious disease.2
icon logo 2

A study from 2020 estimated that more than 500 million people in the world were living with OA during the course of that year.4

Logo icon 3
Living with pain is the most difficult aspect for OA patients. 81.7% state that this pain affects their mood.5
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1 out of 4 patients with OA cannot perform major daily activities.6
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OA prevalence continues to rise due to ageing population, obesity, genetics and joint trauma.4,7