Founded in 2000, the national association supports people with joint diseases, particularly osteoarthritis. It offers peer support, exercise groups, lectures and information on self-care to around 8,000 members and others interested. Volunteers run 31 regional groups across Finland.
Activities take place in person and online. The association trains volunteers and publishes a joint-health magazine and an osteoarthritis guide. Peer support is also available through the Toivo app, run with other organisations. It works with health and social care professionals and policymakers.
Take part in peer support or an exercise group? Share your experience in the comments for others seeking activities.
