Resources for Educators
Osteoarthritis (OA) educators can enhance learning by using high-quality, evidence-based resources that combine visuals, clinical guidance, and patient-friendly explanations.
Arthritis Foundation features interactive tools, exercise-based guidance, and printable resources ideal for workshops or community programs.
Arthritis Society Canada offers downloadable OA infographics, symptom-tracking tools, and patient-journey diagrams that support teaching in Canadian or general healthcare settings.
Osteoarthritis Research Society International (OARSI) provides some of the world’s best OA infographics, offering clear visuals on disease progression, risk factors, and recommended care pathways.
Additional high-quality teaching materials are available from NIAMS (NIH) and Harvard Health, offering detailed guides and understandable medical illustrations.
These resources provide educators with a complete toolkit to support classroom instruction, community education, and health-professional training in osteoarthritis management.
1. Osteoarthritis Research Society International (OARSI)
Infographics (world-class visuals):
https://oarsi.org/research/oarsi-infographics
Patient Education – OA Explained:
https://oarsi.org/education/patients
2. Arthritis Society Canada
OA – Managing Arthritis
https://arthritis.ca/healthy-living/?topics=managing-arthritis
3. Arthritis Foundation
Osteoarthritis Patient Education Hub:
https://www.arthritis.org/osteoarthritis
Your Exercise Solution (motion graphics + safe movements):
https://www.arthritis.org/health-wellness/healthy-living/physical-activity/exercise/your-exercise-solution
Living Well With Osteoarthritis: A guide to relieving the pain and caring for your joints
This report focuses primarily on osteoarthritis — the most common type of arthritis, which affects 27 million Americans.
If you have osteoarthritis, you can take steps to protect your joints, reduce discomfort, and improve mobility — all of which are detailed in this Special Health Report, Living Well with Osteoarthritis: A guide to keeping your joints healthy. If you don’t have osteoarthritis, the report offers strategies for preventing it.
