Durham Region Program

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Durham Medical
242 King St E
Oshawa
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Toll-Free: 1-800-321-1433 ext 3307
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Fax: 1-888-519-6869
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hours may vary

Application

Self-referral or referral from health care provider* see referral form or visit website or call office

Eligibility - Population(s) Served

People of any age with any form of a confirmed arthritis diagnosis and their families

Fees

Free

Languages

English ; French

Language Note

French website

Area(s) Served

Durham Region

Accessibility

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Description of Services:

Education, programs and support to people living with arthritis

Arthritis Rehabilitation and Education Program (AREP) | Arthritis Society

AERP Referral FormGC CRM Referral (goldcareonline.net)
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
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
Assistive Devices Resource

Drug-Free Pain Management Tool

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

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

Medication Reference Guide - designed to help people make informed decisions about the arthritis treatment plan

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

About Arthritis -learn more about your particular form of arthritis from this helpful guide 

Arthritis Society Resources – a full list of online and printable resources and tools 

Osteoarthritis (OA) Exercise Videos – an introduction to exercise for OA, exercises for hip & knee OA, and exercises for shoulder OA

Videos:

Arthritis Advice: Knee Exercises

About Us

Dedicated to a vision of living well while creating a future without arthritis, 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.

Last updated: Dec 2, 2024: Suggest an edit