The self-management program comprise three theoretical sessions, each of about 90 minutes, led by a physical therapist and held as group sessions with about 10 participants in each group. On the third session an osteoarthritis communicator participates. That is a person with osteoarthritis who communicate the lifestyle changes he/she have done to live a good life with OA. After the theoretical part the patients are offered an individually adapted exercise program, and the opportunity to practice this program together with others under supervision of a physical therapist twice per week for 6 weeks. Patients are also encouraged to find one or two exercises to perform continuously as home exercises. During the program home exercise and other alternatives as changing activity, using walking sticks, pain management ect are introduced in order to maintain the level of physical activity over an extended period of time. The importance of being physically active for a long time is accentuated in all aspects of the patient education. The primary aim of the supported self-management program is to increase the level of physical activity and empower patients to manage their disease, avoid illness and live a good life despite osteoarthritis.