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Duration: 1 hour
In this Arthritis Talks, physiotherapy educator Anna Spillane shares gentle, proven techniques that have helped her patients manage their arthritis in the spine and back so they can move through their days with increased mobility and less pain.
In this session, we discuss:
- Why your back hurts and the simple, immediate steps you can take to ease the ache
- Gentle movements you can do at home to build strength, improve flexibility, and move with less fear
- Smart modifications for daily activities that let you stay active without paying for it later
Speaker
Anna Spillane
Anna Spillane qualified as a physiotherapist in Ireland in 2004 and gained broad experience across multiple areas of physiotherapy in both Ireland and Australia before relocating to Canada in 2013. She has been with the OASIS Program at Vancouver Coastal Health since 2017, working with arthritis patients to educate around self-management, improve mobility and enhance quality of life. Outside of physiotherapy, she enjoys spending time in the beautiful BC outdoors, hiking, camping and skiing with family and friends.
What participants say about Arthritis Talks…
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Thank you for another TOP NOTCH session. You are really showing the value of the Arthritis Society.
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I found this webinar presentation VERY informative & am so glad to be able to watch & hear the Rheumatologists. thank you so much!
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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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Contact
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