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Program: Owen Sound Program  
Organization: Arthritis Society Canada - South West Region
Toll-Free: 1-800-321-1433 ext 3307
Fax: 1.888.519.6969
Email: arep@arthritis.ca
Website: www.arthritis.ca
Address:
Owen Sound Medical Centre
1415 1st Ave W, Suite 3003
Owen Sound, ON
N4K 4K8
Intersection: 1st Ave W and 14th St W
Location: North Grey
Accessibility: Wheelchair Accessible    Wheelchair Accessible
Hours: By appointment
Service Description: Education, programs and support to people living with arthritis

Arthritis Rehabilitation and Education Program (AREP) Arthritis Society-Community-based rehabilitation program * physiotherapists, occupational therapists and social workers available * individual consultation and group education sessions * topics may include:

  • dealing with pain
  • arthritis medications
  • exercises to reduce stiffness, increase strength and improve fitness
  • new ways to be active and minimize stress on joints
  • coping with the emotional impact of arthritis
  • self-management strategies

Support and Self Management Programs - Online self-management courses * e-learning programs including:

  • mental health and well-being
  • arthritis and work
  • managing chronic pain
  • navigating your healthcare
  • overcoming fatigue
  • eating well
  • staying active
  • daily living
  • medical cannabis and arthritis

Support for Childhood Arthritis - Resources for families living with childhood arthritis

Flourish - Online health and wellness advice, self-management tips, inspirational stories

Arthritis Talks Series - Cross-Canada webinar series provides the latest guidance direct from arthritis experts, helping get more out of life with arthritis

About Arthritis - Arthritis Types - learn more about particular forms of arthritis from this helpful guide

Arthritis Society Resources - Find a full list of online and printable resources and tools on this site

Osteoarthritis (OA) Exercise Videos - Stay active at home with these videos on an Introduction to Exercise for OA, Exercises for Hip and Knee OA, and Exercises for Shoulder OA

Fees: Free
Application: Self-referral or referral from health care provider for people with arthritis * see referral form or call office
Eligibility / Target Population: People of any age with any form of a confirmed arthritis diagnosis and their families
Languages: English * French
Language Notes: French website
Area Served:
Grey and Bruce  
See Also: Arthritis
Community Support Services
Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation
Rehabilitative Care - Community-Based Prevention and Education

This information was last completely updated on November 19, 2024

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"About Us"
Dedicated to a vision of a world where people are free from the devastating effects that arthritis has on lives, The Arthritis Society is Canada’s principal health charity providing education, programs and support to Canadians living with arthritis and is the largest non-government funder of arthritis research in Canada.