On a daily basis the AktivA group works at Ullevål hospital, Division of Orthopaedic Surgery, Section of Research, Oslo University Hospital. We handle the administrative aspects of AktivA including the AktivA education program for physiotherapist, questionnaires, web site, the AktivA quality register, amgong other things

The osteoarthitis school and treatment takes place at the local physiotherapist clinics. Find your nearest AktivA-clinic here


the AktivA® project group

May Arna Risberg

Project manager AktivA®

Physiotherapist, Professor

Inger Holm

Project manager AktivA®

Physiotherapist, Professor

Martine Gøransson

Project coordinator AktivA®

Physiotherapist, MSc

The AktivA® steering comittee

Lars Nordsletten

Orthopedic surgeon, PhD

Lars Engebretsen

Orthopedic surgeon, Professor

May Arna Risberg

Physiotherapist, Professor

Inger Holm

Physiotherapist, Professor

What is AktivA®?


AktivA® consists of three components: A structured education program for physiotherapists, an evidence-based information and exercise program for patients with hip or knee osteoarthritis, and a quality registry.

What is osteoarthritis?


Osteoarthritis is a rheumatic joint disease that affects the entire joint including the joint lining, joint fluid, joint capsule, cartilage within the joint, and the bone tissue beneath the cartilage. The ligaments and surrounding muscles are also affected.

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