What is AktivA®? 

AktivA® is a national implementation model for evidence-based treatment of knee and hip osteoarthritis (OA) (including degenerative meniscal tears) and consists of three parts: 

  1. AktivA® course for Physiotherapists: This is a full-day course that provides an introduction to the AktivA® program, including updated knowledge about OA, behavior changes, physical activity and exercises, introduction to the patient education program (osteoarthritis school), and introduction to how to include patients in the AktivA® quality registry. 
  1. The AktivA® program (Osteoarthritis School and the Exercise program): This program involves a three-hour patient education program (osteoarthritis School) followed by supervised exercise (individually or in group) for 6-12 weeks. The osteoarthritis school includes the following topics: Information about OA and risk factors, pain, symptoms and dysfunctions, the evidence-based first-line treatment for patients with OA, physical activities and exercises, lifestyle changes, and self-management of OA. 
  1. Data registration in the AktivA® Quality Registry: The registry is a systematic recording of data related to the treatment and is used for patient feedback and outcome documentation. 

If you have participated in an AktivA® course, you will also gain access to password-protected pages containing PowerPoint presentations, materials needed for conducting osteoarthritis school, videos/presentations of basic exercises and tests, and the electronic quality register system. 

Courses for Physiotherapists 

AktivA® courses for physiotherapists are arranged regularly. The course is held in Norwegian, and the dates and registration form will be available here. 

The AktivA® course for physiotherapists is a full-day course (9 hours) covering the following topics: 

  • Updated knowledge about OA in the hip and knee and evidence-based guidelines 
  • Treatment options and models 
  • Nutrition and lifestyle management 
  • Exercise options and progression
  • Functional performance tests and PROMs used in the AktivA® Quality Registry 
  • Experiences from primary care, physiotherapy clinics and hospitals where AktivA® has been implemented. 

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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