JointHealth™ express October 1, 2012
Update about the Upcoming Reaching Out with Arthritis Research (ROAR) Public Forum
Good news for those who cannot attend in person: The event will be webcast live, so you will be able to watch and listen online, and even interact by instant messaging, in real-time.
To ensure that the latest osteoarthritis research gets into the hands of people with arthritis, the Consumer Advisory Board of the Arthritis Research Centre of Canada is hosting ROAR (Reaching Out with Arthritis Research) on Saturday, October 13, 2012.
The scientific researchers at the Arthritis Research Centre of Canada (ARC) will be speaking about the best ways for those with osteoarthritis (OA) to stay active for life. Although there is no known cure for OA, it is possible to reduce pain, improve the movement of joints and limit its effects on daily activities. This event will provide the latest OA management strategies and an update on current research activities:
Public Forum: ROAR brings the latest arthritis research to you!
Date: Saturday, October 13, 2012
Time: 9:30 am - 1:00 pm (PDT)
Location: Alice MacKay Room, Library Square, Vancouver Public Library
Registration: www.arthritisresearch.ca/ROAR or call 604-207-4005
Fee: $5
Accessing the free webcast: For details please email ecarruthers@arthritisresearch.ca and include "ROAR 2012 Webcast" in the subject line.
Update about the Upcoming Reaching Out with Arthritis Research (ROAR) Public Forum
Good news for those who cannot attend in person: The event will be webcast live, so you will be able to watch and listen online, and even interact by instant messaging, in real-time.
Arthritis - Active for Life!
Do you have persistent joint pain?
Do you have osteoarthritis (wear and tear arthritis)?
Are you wondering about the best strategies for keeping active?
Do you have persistent joint pain?
Do you have osteoarthritis (wear and tear arthritis)?
Are you wondering about the best strategies for keeping active?
To ensure that the latest osteoarthritis research gets into the hands of people with arthritis, the Consumer Advisory Board of the Arthritis Research Centre of Canada is hosting ROAR (Reaching Out with Arthritis Research) on Saturday, October 13, 2012.
The scientific researchers at the Arthritis Research Centre of Canada (ARC) will be speaking about the best ways for those with osteoarthritis (OA) to stay active for life. Although there is no known cure for OA, it is possible to reduce pain, improve the movement of joints and limit its effects on daily activities. This event will provide the latest OA management strategies and an update on current research activities:
- Research and the 2012 updated physician guidelines for managing this disease - Dr. Jolanda Cibere
- Important management recommendations in early OA - Dr. Linda Li
- The work factors that may lead to OA - Doctoral Candidate Allison Ezzat
- How those with moderate to severe OA can protect their joints while staying active - Dr. Michael Hunt
- Activity recommendations after joint replacements - Dr. Marie Westby
Listen – Learn – Question – Discuss!
Public Forum: ROAR brings the latest arthritis research to you!
Date: Saturday, October 13, 2012
Time: 9:30 am - 1:00 pm (PDT)
Location: Alice MacKay Room, Library Square, Vancouver Public Library
Registration: www.arthritisresearch.ca/ROAR or call 604-207-4005
Fee: $5
Accessing the free webcast: For details please email ecarruthers@arthritisresearch.ca and include "ROAR 2012 Webcast" in the subject line.
Arthritis Consumer Experts
ACE thanks Arthritis Research Canada (ARC) for its scientific review of ACE and JointHealth™ information and education programs.