The group sessions empower persons living with inflammatory arthritis to actively manage their health and achieve a better quality of life.Rheumatoid Arthritis Group Management Program - "Managing Your RA"
Sessions include presentations, group participation and discussion, and individual treatment with an Arthritis Care Team physical therapist and occupational therapist.
Learn about:
- understanding rheumatoid arthritis
- joint management and joint protection
- methods to relieve pain
- fitness and exercise
- managing fatigue
- relaxation
- nutrition
- pharmacy management and medical update
- strategies for living well
- goal setting to achieve change
The Arthritis Care Team will meet with you for an individual assessment prior to the group program, and an individual follow-up will be arranged for 2 months after attending the program.
Ankylosing Spondylitis Group Management Program - "Managing Your AS"
Sessions include presentations, discussion and active participation
Learn about:
- understanding ankylosing spondylitis and spondyloarthritis
- managing pain and stiffness
- fitness and exercise
- tips for daily living
- managing fatigue
- medical update
- goal setting to achieve change
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