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Organization:
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Arthritis Society Canada - Ottawa
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Address:
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885 Meadowlands Dr E, Suite 503
Ottawa, ON
K2C 0K3
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Map
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Intersection:
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Meadowlands Dr E and Prince of Wales Dr
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Service Description:
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Education, programs and support to people living with arthritis
Arthritis Rehabilitation and Education Program (AREP):
Community-based rehabilitation program * physiotherapists, occupational therapists and social workers available * individual consultation and group education sessions
Topics may include:
- dealing with pain
- arthritis medications
- exercises to reduce stiffness, increase strength and improve fitness
- new ways to be active and minimize stress on joints
- coping with the emotional impact of arthritis
- self-management strategies
Support and Self-Management Programs:
Online self-management courses * e-learning programs including:
- mental health and well-being
- arthritis and work
- managing chronic pain
- navigating your healthcare
- overcoming fatigue
- eating well
- staying active
- daily living
- medical cannabis and arthritis
Assistive Devices Resource
Drug-Free Pain Management Tool
Support for Childhood Arthritis - Resources for families living with childhood arthritis
Flourish - Online health and wellness advice, self-management tips, inspirational stories
Medication Guide - designed to help make informed decisions about arthritis treatment plans and assist in asking health care teams questions around available medications
Arthritis Rehabilitation and Education Program (AREP) - AREP provides a range of services for children and adults with arthritis who reside in Ontario as services are funded by Ontario Health
Arthritis Talks Series - Cross-Canada webinar series provides the latest guidance direct from arthritis experts, helping get more out of life with arthritis
About Arthritis - Arthritis Types - Learn more about particular forms of arthritis from this helpful guide
Arthritis Society Resources - Find a full list of online and printable resources and tools on this site
Osteoarthritis (OA) Exercise Videos - Stay active at home with these videos on an Introduction to Exercise for OA, Exercises for Hip and Knee OA, and Exercises for Shoulder OA
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Fees:
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None * cost recovery may be applicable for material used
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Application:
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Call the office or visit the website for a Referral Form
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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People with a confirmed diagnosis of arthritis
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