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Move More, Hurt Less

Winter Strategies for Staying Active with Arthritis

 
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January 15, 2025


Online webinar

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Staying active is key for managing arthritis! Regular exercise and movement can help ease joint pain, reduce stiffness, and keep you feeling your best. And winter doesn’t have to slow you down!

Join our upcoming Arthritis Talks to discover creative ways to keep your body moving even in the colder months. Presented by physiotherapist Trevor Donald and occupational therapist Claire Jacek, this live session will share expert tips and strategies to help you stay active and protect your joints throughout the winter months (and beyond).

Learn how to:

  • Protect your joints while staying active.
  • Make simple adaptations to boost your physical activity.
  • Prevent injuries when exercising indoors or outdoors during winter.

Don't miss this opportunity to learn essential strategies on moving safely during winter, and beyond, to help with your arthritis.

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Have your questions answered...

Don’t miss the opportunity to ask your questions directly to our experts. Submit any questions in advance to arthritistalks@arthritis.ca.

 


 

Speakers


Trevor Donald

Trevor DonaldTrevor Donald (physiotherapist): Trevor obtained his Bachelor of Science in Anatomy degree in 1999 and his Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy degree in 2002, both at the University of Saskatchewan. He has since obtained professional designations in Advanced Manual and Manipulative Physiotherapy, Acupuncture, the Gokavi Transverse Technique of Dry Needling, and Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist.

His clinical experience has led to opportunities as a clinical teaching assistant at the University of Saskatchewan College of Medicine and School of Physical Therapy.

Claire Jacek

Claire JacekClaire Jacek (occupational therapist, AREP): Claire completed her Master of Science in Occupational Therapy at McMaster University in 2018. Since then, she has been working as an occupational therapist with Arthritis Society Canada’s Arthritis Rehabilitation and Education Program both in Sudbury and Guelph, Ontario. Claire is further involved with the arthritis community as a board member for the Arthritis Health Professions Association.

 


 

What participants say about Arthritis Talks...

★  1  ★ Thank you for another TOP NOTCH session. You are really showing the value of the Arthritis Society.
★  2  ★ I found this webinar presentation VERY informative & am so glad to be able to watch & hear the Rheumatologists. thank you so much!
★  3  ★ I thought the session was excellent and very professional. I am really impressed with the Arthritis Society, their information and both webinars I have attended...as well as the website which I refer to often and recommend to others.

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Sponsors


We thank the following for their support of this Arthritis Talks webinar.

Diamond sponsors: Pfizer - Silver sponsor: Massage Addict - Bronze sponsors: Amgen, UCB - Wellesley Therapeutics Inc.


 

Contact


You can email or call us if you have questions.