Osteoarthritis of the Knee Self-Management Program (OAK)
This program has been specifically designed for people who have been diagnosed with osteoarthritis of the knee.
Specific program topics include: learning about your condition, overview of medicines, activity and exercise, pain management techniques, emotions and arthritis and alternative therapies.
This program was developed and evaluated by Arthritis Western Australia and our staff are now trained to run the programs in NSW.
This course runs once a week for 6 weeks with each session running between 2-2 ½ hours. To attend the program a referral is required from your specialist, GP or allied health professional. Partners and carers are encouraged to attend the program with you. Costs are $50.00 for Arthritis NSW members or $60.00 for Basic ANSW members and non-members. To find out more call 1800 011 041 or register your interest online.
Upcoming OAK programs:
North Ryde Program
Dates: 6 consecutive Wednesdays starting 20 June (finishing 25 July)
Venue: Arthritis NSW Meeting Rooms, Level 2, 32 Delhi Road, North Ryde
Time: 10.15am – 12.45 pm
Central Coast Program
Dates: 5 consecutive Wedesdays starting 3 October (finishing 31 October)
Venue and Time: TBA
To view other upcoming programs and pricing details, click here.
Recent Videos:
Arthritis NSW together with Inspired Adventures invite you to take the trip you have always dreamt of! Challenge yourself on this unforgettable 10 day adventure & trek the Great Wall of China. All funds raised will go toward providing support, advice, information, community awareness and research for people with arthritis. For more information and [...]
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is the most serious form of arthritis. It is not a rare disease, affecting around half a million Australians. Of these cases almost 60% are women. As part of Arthritis Awareness Week 2010, Arthritis Australia and the Australian Rheumatology Association began a campaign to give a voice to the almost 300,000 [...]
Neville woke up one night in terrible pain. He was diagnosed with several types of arthritis. Find out how he was able to beat his arthritis and keep doing the things he loves! Video produced by Arthritis QLD with a very generous grant from the Australian Rheumatology Association-Queensland Branch. The core purpose of this [...]
Kristy was a fit and healthy young woman when she was suddenly diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis. Find out how she conquered her condition. Video produced by Arthritis QLD with a very generous grant from the Australian Rheumatology Association-Queensland Branch The core purpose of this video is to send a message of hope and to provide [...]
Arthritis NSW is offering a number of warm water exercises classes throughout NSW giving you the opportunity to exercise, with guidance from a trained instructor, in a friendly and social environment.