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Program:
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Owen Sound Program
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Toll-Free:
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1-800-321-1433 ext 3307
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Fax:
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1.888.519.6969
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Address:
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400 York St, Suite 204
London, ON
N6B 3N2
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Street
Address:
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Owen Sound Medical Centre
1415 1st Ave W, Suite 3003
Owen Sound
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Intersection:
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1st Ave W and 14th St W
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Location:
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North Grey
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Accessibility:
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Wheelchair Accessible
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Hours:
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By appointment
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Public Contacts:
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Arthritis Rehabilitation and Education Program
1.800.321.1433 ext 3307
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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) Arthritis Society-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
Support for Childhood Arthritis - resources for families living with childhood arthritis
Flourish - Online health and wellness advice, self-management tips, inspirational stories
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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Free
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Application:
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Self-referral or referral from health care provider for people with arthritis * see referral form or call office
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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People of any age with any form of a confirmed arthritis diagnosis and their families
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Languages:
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English ; French
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Language Notes:
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French website
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Area Served:
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Grey and Bruce
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Last Updated:
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5/10/2024
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Service Profile Web Address:
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eng/displayService.aspx?id=161202
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