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Rheumatology - Rheumatoid Arthritis and Ankylosing Spondylitis Group Management Programs

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

Contact Details

University of Alberta Hospital

Location Info
Occupational and Physical Therapy, 1F1 WMC
Address
8440 112 Street NW
Edmonton, Alberta
T6G 2B7
Telephone
780-407-1609, 780-407-6002
Getting There

Parking and Public transportation available

Parking map

Hours of Operation
Days of the Week

Monday
8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Tuesday
8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Wednesday
8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Thursday
8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Friday
8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Note

Rheumatoid Arthritis Group Management Program is;

Four consecutive days (Monday-Wednesday from 8:45 a.m. to 3:15 p.m., Thursday from 8:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.)

Ankylosing Spondylitis Group Management Program is;

One full day (Friday from 8:15 a.m. to 4:15 p.m.)

 

Access
Service Providers May Include
dietitian, occupational therapists (OTs), pharmacist, physical therapists (PTs), psychologist, registered nurses (RNs), rheumatologists, therapy assistant,
Eligibility

Must be under the care of a rheumatologist and be diagnosed with an inflammatory arthritis

Service Access

Healthcare providers should consult the Alberta Referral Directory for service referral information.


Fees

For materials


Service Languages
Interpreter/Translation services
Also Known As
Previous
Ankylosing Spondylitis Patient Education Program, Rheumatoid Arthritis Patient Education Program, Rheumatology Program
Other
AS group, Managing your AS, Managing your RA, RA group