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About Arthritis

Arthritis is a collection of conditions affecting joints and other tissues. It causes pain, restricts mobility and diminishes quality of life.

It's serious. 1 in 5 Canadians live every day with arthritis and there is no cure.

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Symptom Checker

This tool is designed by experts as a resource to help you communicate more effectively with your health care provider about symptoms you may be experiencing.

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Arthritis Types A-Z

In this section arthritis experts provide you with information on the main types of arthritis, frequently asked questions, treatments and suggestions for self-management.

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Jan 15

Top 10 Arthritis research breakthroughs in 2024 funded by Arthritis Society Canada

January 15, 2025 (TORONTO) – As Canada’s leading charity championing innovative arthritis research, Arthritis Society Canada is proud to celebrate the remarkable strides made in the past year and share the Top 10 Research Advances of 2024.Fueled by the generosity of donors and...

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Dec 06

Ontario Health’s updated quality standard for osteoarthritis care in adults

Now updated: Ontario Health’s Osteoarthritis: Care for Adults With Osteoarthritis of the Knee, Hip, Hand, or Shoulder quality standard (originally published in 2018) has been expanded to include osteoarthritis of the shoulder and updated to include the most recent clinical evidence.In...

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Nov 18

Arthritis Society Canada’s inaugural Bal en feu sheds light on the impact of arthritis in Quebec

November 18, 2024 (MONTREAL) – On Saturday, November 16, Arthritis Society Canada hosted the first Bal en feu at Le Salon Richmond, welcoming more than 200 community leaders to raise awareness about arthritis and help change the course of this highly misunderstood disease.The evening was...

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