AREP Workshop Sessions

When you are affected by osteoarthritis, everyday actions can be daunting. This 1.5 hour virtual* workshop is the first of a series of workshops led by an Arthritis Society Canada Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist that provides up-to-date information on managing osteoarthritis. This workshop is funded by Ontario Health and available at no additional charge for people with a valid Ontario health card.

This introductory session will address self-management strategies such as:

• Learning about the condition
• Role of physical activity, weight management, and lifestyle factors
• Pain management strategies
• An interactive self-management workbook including links to resources

Participants will have the opportunity to interact with others who share their condition and understand their experiences. 

This workshop is the first step before attending the other workshops in the series which offer joint-specific information.

Pre-registration is required. Contact us to register for this session – 1.800.321.1433 ext. 3307
Registrants must have a valid Ontario Health Card and be present in Ontario at the time of the workshop
* Requires computer/laptop/tablet/smartphone, internet/Wi-Fi access and email address. The workshop is best viewed on a computer or a tablet.

Learn more about the Arthritis Rehabilitation and Education Program (AREP).

When you are affected by osteoarthritis, everyday actions can be daunting. This 1.5 hour virtual* workshop is one of a series of workshops led by an Arthritis Society Canada Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist that provides up-to-date information on managing hand osteoarthritis. This workshop is funded by Ontario Health and available at no additional charge for people with a valid Ontario health card.

Attending this workshop will help you:

• Learn strategies to reduce symptoms and protect joints
• Practice simple daily exercises to manage pain and increase joint function
• Review various devices designed to ease stress on your hands
• Utilize an interactive self-management workbook including links to resources

Participants will have the opportunity to interact with others who share their condition and understand their experiences.

You should attend the introductory workshop "Take Action: Managing Osteoarthritis" before attending the “Managing Hand Osteoarthritis” workshop. 

Pre-registration is required. Contact us to register for this session – 1.800.321.1433 ext. 3307
Registrants must have a valid Ontario Health Card and be present in Ontario at the time of the workshop

* Requires computer/laptop/tablet/smartphone, internet/Wi-Fi access and email address. The workshop is best viewed on a computer or a tablet.

Learn more about the Arthritis Rehabilitation and Education Program (AREP).

When you are affected by osteoarthritis, everyday actions can be daunting. This 1.5 hour virtual* workshop is one of a series of workshops led by an Arthritis Society Canada Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist that provides up-to-date information on managing osteoarthritis in the hip and knee. This workshop is funded by Ontario Health and available at no additional charge for people with a valid Ontario health card.

Attending this workshop will help you learn about:

• Osteoarthritis of the hip and knee  
• How therapeutic exercise, physical activity and weight management can decrease pain
• Strategies to manage your osteoarthritis symptoms
• An interactive self-management workbook including links to resources

Participants will have the opportunity to interact with others who share their condition and understand their experiences.

You should attend the introductory workshop "Take Action: Managing Osteoarthritis" before attending the “Managing Hip & Kneee Osteoarthritis” workshop. 

Pre-registration is required. Contact us to register for this session – 1.800.321.1433 ext. 3307

Registrants must have a valid Ontario Health Card and be present in Ontario at the time of the workshop

* Requires computer/laptop/tablet/smartphone, internet/Wi-Fi access and email address. The workshop is best viewed on a computer or a tablet.

Learn more about the Arthritis Rehabilitation and Education Program (AREP).

When you are affected by osteoarthritis, everyday actions can be daunting. This 1.5 hour virtual* workshop is one of a series of workshops led by an Arthritis Society Canada Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist that provides up-to-date information on managing foot osteoarthritis. This workshop is funded by Ontario Health and available at no additional charge for people with a valid Ontario health card.

Attending this workshop will help you learn about:

• What is happening to your feet: anatomy, observe your own feet and functions of the foot
• How to reduce foot pain: exercises, footwear, assistive devices
• An interactive self-management workbook including links to resources

Participants will have the opportunity to interact with others who share their condition and understand their experiences.

You should attend the introductory workshop "Take Action: Managing Osteoarthritis" before attending the “Managing Foot Arthritis” workshop. 

Pre-registration is required. Contact us to register for this session – 1.800.321.1433 ext. 3307

Registrants must have a valid Ontario Health Card and be present in Ontario at the time of the workshop

* Requires computer/laptop/tablet/smartphone, internet/Wi-Fi access and email address. The workshop is best viewed on a computer or a tablet.

Learn more about the Arthritis Rehabilitation and Education Program (AREP).

When you are affected by osteoarthritis, everyday actions can be daunting. This 1.5 hour virtual* workshop is  one of a series of workshops led by an Arthritis Society Canada Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist that provides up-to-date information on managing spine osteoarthritis. This workshop is funded by Ontario Health and available at no additional charge for people with a valid Ontario health card.

Attending this workshop will help you learn to:

• Understand your diagnosis and possible causes of your pain  
• Recognize how good posture can help manage your pain
• Learn and practice simple daily exercises to strengthen and improve flexibility
• Identify strategies, tips and tools to reduce neck and back strain in daily activities
• Utilize an interactive self-management workbook including links to resources

Participants will have the opportunity to interact with others who share their condition and understand their experiences.

You should attend the introductory workshop "Take Action: Managing Osteoarthritis" before attending the “Managing Spine Osteoarthritis” workshop. 

Pre-registration is required. Contact us to register for this session – 1.800.321.1433 ext. 3307

Registrants must have a valid Ontario Health Card and be present in Ontario at the time of the workshop

* Requires computer/laptop/tablet/smartphone, internet/Wi-Fi access and email address. The workshop is best viewed on a computer or a tablet.

Learn more about the Arthritis Rehabilitation and Education Program (AREP).

When you are affected by arthritis, everyday actions can be daunting. This 1.5 hour virtual* workshop is  one of a series of workshops led by an Arthritis Society Canada Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist that provides up-to-date information on managing shoulder arthritis. This workshop is funded by Ontario Health and available at no additional charge for people with a valid Ontario health card.

Attending this workshop will help you learn about:

• your shoulder and why you have pain
• strategies to manage/ your pain and maximize your function
• community resources 

Participants will have the opportunity to interact with others who share their condition and understand their experiences.

You should attend the introductory workshop "Take Action: Managing Osteoarthritis" before attending the “Managing Shoulder Arthritis” workshop. 

Pre-registration is required. Contact us to register for this session – 1.800.321.1433 ext. 3307

Registrants must have a valid Ontario Health Card and be present in Ontario at the time of the workshop

* Requires computer/laptop/tablet/smartphone, internet/Wi-Fi access and email address. The workshop is best viewed on a computer or a tablet.

Learn more about the Arthritis Rehabilitation and Education Program (AREP).

This interactive virtual* 1.5 hour workshop is designed for people with fibromyalgia and led by an Arthritis Society Canada Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist. This workshop is funded by Ontario Health and available at no additional charge for people with a valid Ontario health card.

This workshop will help you:

• Understand fibromyalgia and recommended treatment choices
• Learn evidence-based coping strategies
• Take an active role in the management of fibromyalgia
• Utilize links to resources

Participants will have the opportunity to interact with others who share their condition and understand their experiences.

Pre-registration is required. Contact us to register for this session – 1.800.321.1433 ext. 3307

Registrants must have a valid Ontario Health Card and be present in Ontario at the time of the workshop

* Requires computer/laptop/tablet/smartphone, internet/Wi-Fi access and email address. The workshop is best viewed on a computer or a tablet.

Learn more about the Arthritis Rehabilitation and Education Program (AREP).

People with arthritis often have challenges sleeping. This virtual* 1.5 hour workshop, led by an Arthritis Society Canada clinician, is designed as an introduction to learning to sleep better. This workshop is funded by Ontario Health and available at no additional charge for people with a valid Ontario health card.

By attending this group session, you will learn:

• To identify the physical and emotional impacts related to sleep deprivation
• About the barriers to getting quality sleep
• Strategies to improve duration and quality sleep
• About resources to further assist with sleep wellness

Participants will have the opportunity to interact with others who share their condition and understand their experiences.

Pre-registration is required. Contact us to register for this session – 1.800.321.1433 ext. 3307

Registrants must have a valid Ontario Health Card and be present in Ontario at the time of the workshop

* Requires computer/laptop/tablet/smartphone, internet/Wi-Fi access and email address. The workshop is best viewed on a computer or a tablet.

Learn more about the Arthritis Rehabilitation and Education Program (AREP).

Do you have joint hypermobility? Have you been diagnosed with or suspect that you have Ehlers Danlos Syndrome (EDS) or Hypermobility Spectrum Disorder (HSD)? Then you may benefit from attending this virtual 1.5 hour workshop, led by an Arthritis Society Canada Physiotherapist or Occupational Therapist. This workshop is funded by Ontario Health and available at no additional charge for people with a valid Ontario health card.

By attending this workshop, you will learn about:

• The condition of hypermobility and related concerns
• Self-Management strategies, including: 
  • Joint & ligament protection (posture, activity modification, braces & splints, footwear & orthotics), 
  • fatigue management, 
  • therapeutic exercise & physical activity, 
  • nutrition, 
  • emotional wellbeing, and 
  • skin management;
  • Surgery, medicine, and other treatment options.
• resources to further assist you in managing your hypermobility.

Participants will have the opportunity to interact with others who share their condition and understand their experiences.

Pre-registration is required. Contact us to register for this session – 1.800.321.1433 ext. 3307

Registrants must have a valid Ontario Health Card and be present in Ontario at the time of the workshop\

* Requires computer/laptop/tablet/smartphone, internet/Wi-Fi access and email address. The workshop is best viewed on a computer or a tablet.

Learn more about the Arthritis Rehabilitation and Education Program (AREP).

This two-session (2 hours each) interactive virtual* workshop designed for people with arthritis and led by an Arthritis Society Canada clinician. This workshop is funded by Ontario Health and available at no additional charge for people with a valid Ontario health card.

This workshop will help you:

• Understand and apply basic principles of mindfulness meditation strategies to help manage the physical and emotional impact of arthritis
• Learn and practice mindfulness exercises
• Utilize links to resources

You need to attend Session 1 in order to attend Session 2. 

Pre-registration is required. Contact us to register for this session – 1.800.321.1433 ext. 3307

Registrants must have a valid Ontario Health Card and be present in Ontario at the time of the workshop

* Requires computer/laptop/tablet/smartphone, internet/Wi-Fi access and email address. The workshop is best viewed on a computer or a tablet.

Learn more about the Arthritis Rehabilitation and Education Program (AREP).

This virtual* 1.5 hour interactive workshop is designed specifically for people with a diagnosis of Spondyloarthritis (including Ankylosing Spondylitis, Psoriatic Arthritis, Reactive Arthritis, Enteropathic Arthritis) and led by an Arthritis Society Canada Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist. This workshop is funded by Ontario Health and available at no additional charge for people with a valid Ontario health card.

By attending this workshop, you will learn:

• About the condition
• Pain management strategies including inflammatory arthritis medications
• Role of exercise in disease management
• Strategies to maintain and improve function
• Links to resources

Participants will have the opportunity to interact with others who share their condition and understand their experiences.

Pre-registration is required. Contact us to register for this session – 1.800.321.1433 ext. 3307

Registrants must have a valid Ontario Health Card and be present in Ontario at the time of the workshop

* Requires computer/laptop/tablet/smartphone, internet/Wi-Fi access and email address. The workshop is best viewed on a computer or a tablet.

Learn more about the Arthritis Rehabilitation and Education Program (AREP).

This three 1.5 hours per session virtual* interactive workshop is designed for people with a diagnosis of inflammatory arthritis (for example Rheumatoid arthritis, Psoriatic arthritis) and led by an Arthritis Society Canada clinician. This workshop is funded by Ontario Health and available at no additional charge for people with a valid Ontario health card.

By attending this workshop, you will learn:

• About the condition
• Pain management strategies including inflammatory arthritis medications
• About managing the social and emotional impacts 
• Strategies to maintain and improve function
• Links to resources

Participants will have the opportunity to interact with others who share their condition and understand their experiences.

You need to attend Session 1 in order to attend session 2 and 3.

Pre-registration is required. Contact us to register for this session – 1.800.321.1433 ext. 3307

Registrants must have a valid Ontario Health Card and be present in Ontario at the time of the workshop

* Requires computer/laptop/tablet/smartphone, internet/Wi-Fi access and email address. The workshop is best viewed on a computer or a tablet.

Learn more about the Arthritis Rehabilitation and Education Program (AREP).