Interesting links - Research and development of chondro therapies

http://www.espalda.org
This is a website on the back. The Information Section explains the structure and the functioning of the back, exercises for the back, and conditions that require visiting a doctor. It also has Scientific and News Sections and aims to provide science-based information in a language accesible for non-scientific readers.

http://www.camfic.org
The website of the Catalan Society of Family and Community Medicine (CAMFiC) is science-oriented, but it also has a section entitled “Fulls d’informació per a pacients” containing information sheets for patients about various diseases, including osteoarthritis, carpal tunnel syndrome, back pain, overweight, knee ostheoartritis, infiltration, etc. It is available in Catalan and Spanish.

http://www.forumclinic.org
Forumclínic is an interactive program designed for patients to increase their degree of autonomy regarding their health, using the opportunities offered by new technologies. Provides accurate, useful, transparent and objective information on health, while promotes the active involvement of patients and their associations. There are reviews on different subjects, including arthritis and osteoarthritis.

http://www.tuotromedico.com
Tuotromedico.com is a web-based service on health. It contains an extensive medical encyclopedia and a section of FAQ. All content is made and maintained by a group of medical professionals with experience in healthcare. Under the name "Common diseases and symptoms" we can find the Rheumatology and Traumatology sections includign osteoarthritis, as well as other topics related to rheumatology and locomotor exercises.
http://www.seg-social.es
This is the website of the Social Security of the Ministry of Manpower and Immigration. Contains information about benefits (disability, health care, permanent injuries, etc.), for both workers and pensioners. The site also has a virtual office.

http://www.condroproteccion.es
Website for physicians and health professionals, but it also contains information for patients. There are publications, interesting news, updates y material for patients, related to the osteoarthritis and the chondroprotection.

http://www.ser.es
This is the website of the Spanish Society of Rheumatology for professionals. It also has a service for patients, which provides information on frequently asked questions, decalogue, guides and brochures of various rheumatic diseases, including osteoarthritis.

Liga Reumatológica Española
C/ Cartagena, 99, 2º B 28002 MADRID
Tl. 914135711 – Fax 914161403
E-mail: lire@lire.es

Liga Reumatológica de la Comunidad de Valencia
C/ Joanot Martorell, 2, 4º 46470
MASSANASSA (Valencia)
Tl. 961251729
E-mail: taranti@teleline.es

C/ Manuel Villalobos, 41 41009 SEVILLA
Tl. 954359385

Liga Reumatológica de León
C/ Frontón, 7 24008 LEÓN
Tl. 987243152

Liga Reumatolóxica Galega
C/ Federico Tapia, 49, Locales 27-28
15005 A CORUÑA
Tl. 981236586 - Fax 981236586
E-mail: lirega@wol.es http://home.worldonline.es/ligareum

Liga Reumatológica Asturiana
C/ Gutierrez Herrero, 4 Bajo
33400 AVILÉS (Asturias)
TL. 985512309
E-mail: larasturias@yahoo.es
www.ligareumatologicaasturiana.com

Lliga Reumatològica de Mallorca
C/ Sant Josep de la Muntanya, 5, Local F
07010 PALMA DE MALLORCA
Tl. 971757580
E-mail: malena_llrm@latimail.com

Lliga Reumatològica Catalana
C/ Llibertat, 44 Bajos
08012 BARCELONA
Tl. 932077778
E-mail: lalliga@lligareumatologica.org www.lligareumatologica.org

Asociación Reumática de Las Palmas
C/ José Mesa y López, 5, 3º
35006 LAS PALMAS DE GRAN CANARIA
Tl. 928229775
E-mail: arpa@cocemfelaspalmas.org

Asociación Provincial de Enfermos Reumáticos de Guadalajara
C/ Cifuentes, 26 Centro Social Municipal
19003 GUADALAJARA
Tl. 913558726

Asociación Guipuzcoana de Afectados por Enfermedades Reumáticas
C/ Plaza del Sauce, 2
20010 SAN SEBASTIÁN
Tl. 943482585
E-mail: rosimar@arrakis.es

Asociación de Afectados de Enfermedades Reumáticas de Aragón A.D.A.R.A.
C/ Cañizar del Olivar, 6 local
50017 - ZARAGOZA
Tl. 976 067 602
E-mail: info@adara-aragon.org
www.adara-aragon.org