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Upcoming Webinar: ‘Movement Snacks: Small Moves, Big Benefits’

19 March 2024 We are pleased to announce our next webinar ‘Movement Snacks: Small Moves, Big Benefits’ will take place on Wednesday 3 April, 1pm. You can reserve your space here. Our Dietitian, and Strength and Conditioning Coach Martin Lau will talk about the benefits of keeping active when living with arthritis, and introduce the concept…

Movement Snacks

24 January 2025 We are pleased to introduce our arthritis-friendly ‘Movement Snacks’ email series, consisting of five sets of weekly exercises that target balance, core, upper body and lower body. The simple and easy-to-follow videos will arrive in your inbox once a week. By repeating these whenever you get a spare moment, e.g. as you…

Elizabeth’s Story

Elizabeth Takyi is a podcast presenter, lecturer, neurodiversity storyteller, and Arthritis Action Trustee. Many people’s lives changed over the pandemic, but I think mine did more than most. I was a very active person, I walked everywhere, played volleyball and netball and was never sitting still. I could beat my kids on the race track,…

Graham’s Story

A senior leader in education, Graham, age 51, was diagnosed in 2019 with osteoarthritis and hip dysplasia. He talks about his personal journey and his aim to stay fit and active into old age. Being active and enjoying sport is in my blood, I have been involved in a huge range of sports from a…

Launch of Key Report into Health Benefits of MSK Hubs

9 September 2024 Transforming gyms into community Musculoskeletal (MSK) Hubs offers hope to millions in pain   We are pleased to announce the publication of the report “Transforming Gyms into Community Musculoskeletal (MSK) Hubs” in partnership with ukactive, Good Boost, Orthopaedic Research UK and ESCAPE-pain. The report highlights the findings from a two-year pilot project…