Shoulder arthritis can make everyday movements painful and frustrating — reaching into a cupboard, getting dressed, or lifting groceries. But with the right strategies and support, there are ways to better manage symptoms, reduce pain, and protect your mobility.
Join us for an Arthritis Talks webinar with Arthritis Rehabilitation and Education Program (AREP) physiotherapist, Cynthia Roberts, to learn more about managing shoulder arthritis. You’ll hear expert guidance on what causes shoulder arthritis, practical self-management strategies, and treatment options that can help you stay active and move more comfortably.
In this free 60-minute session, you will get answers to:
- What causes osteoarthritis of the shoulder?
- What self-management strategies are beneficial when you have arthritis in the shoulder?
- What can you easily do to minimize pain in the shoulder?
- What medications are helpful for treating arthritis in the shoulder?
Have your questions answered
This session includes a dedicated live Q&A with Cynthia Roberts. Submit your questions in advance to [email protected].
Speaker
Cynthia Roberts is a Registered Physiotherapist with Arthritis Society Canada and has been a part of the Arthritis Rehabilitation and Education Program for the past 5 years. She has over 24 years of experience in a wide variety of settings including private clinics, Canada’s National Ballet School, and home care. In her current role, Cynthia works one on one with clients to help them achieve their arthritis-related self-management goals and also facilitates numerous online group education classes. In addition, Cynthia helps coordinate Clinical Practice Skills for Inflammatory Arthritis, a professional development course for health care professionals and facilitates labs on arthritis assessment and management for the physiotherapy and occupational therapy students at McMaster University.
What participants say about Arthritis Talks
“Thank you so much. Both the panel and meeting other people in the chat with the same people is somehow empowering and less isolating.”
“BEST webinar I’ve attended. Thank you so much to your presenter!”
“Excellent session. Thank you. Appreciate the tremendous support of Arthritis Society Canada.”
“I really appreciate this group and the chat information we share to support one another.”
