Osteoarthritis of the Knee (OAK) Self Management Program

Participants will receive:

• disease education
• advice on exercise and joint protection
• healthy lifestyle options

The goals of the program are for patients to achieve and maintain clinically proven outcomes, including:

• reduced pain
• improved physical function
• increased general wellbeing

The program consists of 8 x 2½ hour education sessions over 8 weeks.  Specific topics include:

• Learning about osteoarthritis
• Pain management techniques
• Osteoarthritis and medications
• Activity and exercise for osteoarthritis
• Falls prevention and balance
• Nutrition & healthy eating for arthritis
• Emotions and arthritis
• Complementary therapy

To access OAK Self Management Resources follow the link to the Resources Centre on our website.

Osteoarthritis of the Knee (OAK) Self Management Program is offered to patients who are diagnosed and referred by their GP. 

If you would like more information about the Program or have patients who may benefit, please contact the Program Manager.

Perth North Metro Medicare Local is pleased to work in partnership with Arthritis WA to deliver the OAK Self Management Program, the first of its kind in the north metropolitan region.

Australian Rheumatology Association endorsed program