2017 Joint Health
Event Information
Description
JOIN US FOR A FREE EDUCATION DAY ON JOINT HEALTH
The McCaig Institute for Bone and Joint Health in the University of Calgary and The Arthritis Society Alberta and Northwest Territories are collaborating to bring you a full day of bone and joint health information. This free public education day is for anyone interested in learning more about treatment in shoulder and elbow conditions and wanting to gain more information about ways to manage arthritis for better health and well-being.
Wood Forum 2017
presented by The McCaig Institute for Bone and Joint Health
10:00 AM to Noon (Doors open at 9:15 AM)
A public forum on the latest research advances in shoulder and elbow conditions.
Tentative Program
Moderator: Jon Cornish, former running back, Calgary Stampeders
Guest speakers:
- Welcoming remarks
- “Preventing stiffness after elbow fractures”
- “Rotator cuff injuries: Prevention to post-op”
- “Cartilage transplantation in the shoulder: Horizons in donated tissue”
- “Beaming in rural Albertans for shoulder physio”
- Shoulder injury and the impact on career and life
Noon to 1:00 PM Lunch - Provided for full day attendees only
Joint Health Symposium 2017
presented by The Arthritis Society
1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Learn more about ways to manage your arthritis. Topics include pain reduction, nutrition for optimal health, exercises for knee and hip osteoarthritis and benefits of yoga therapy.
Afternoon Program
Moderator: Trish Exton-Parder, Lead Media Relations at Calgary Zoo, Patient Advocate
Guest Speakers:
Janet Yale, President and CEO of The Arthritis Society
- Welcome and Opening Remarks
Alexandra Charlton, Clinical Pharmacist/Rheumatology
- Treating inflammatory vs non-inflammatory pain…Is there a difference?
Kim Wagner Jones, Registered Dietitian
- 3 Essential Nutrition Tips for Arthritis
Kim McNeil, Certified Yoga Instructor
- Therapeutic Yoga Benefits for Arthritis and interactive demonstration
Jill Robert, Senior Provincial Director, Bone & Joint Health Strategic Clinical Networks™
Susan Massitti, Orthopaedic Sports Physical Therapist/GLA:D Program Instructor
- Joint Presentaiton on Good Life with OsteoArthritis in Demark: GLA:D® Program in Alberta
Shirley Philips, Executive Director of The Arthritis Society Prairie Region
- Closing Remarks
A panel question and answer session will follow the presentations.
We have limited space available for the morning or afternoon sessions only.
FAQs
Parking options and available transportation for getting to and from the event?
Free parking on-site and CTrain access is within walking distance from Banff Trail LRT Station
Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?
Bring your printed ticket or display on your phone
How can I contact the organizer with any questions?
McCaig Institute for Bone and Joint Health - Visit mccaig.ucalgary.ca or call 403-210-6774
The Arthritis Society - Visit arthritis.ca or email info@ab.arthritis.ca or call 1-800-321-1433 ext. 2226