OASIS

OsteoArthritis Service Integration System

Education - Primary Education Sessions

• Understanding Osteoarthritis
• Osteoarthritis & Exercise
• Nutrition & Supplements
• Weight Control
• Pain Management
• Mindful Eating
• Nordic Pole Walking & Osteoarthritis

OASIS Primary Education Sessions cover a variety topics that can help people at all stages of the disease self-manage their osteoarthritis. They are taught by physiotherapists, occupational therapists, dietitians, and/or nurse clinicians. These free sessions are offered regularly.

Understanding Osteoarthritis –2 hours session
Check the OASIS Education Calendar for dates, times, and locations
Educator: Occupational Therapist

• What is osteoarthritis?
• What are the signs and symptoms?
• What can I do to self-manage my osteoarthritis?
• How can I protect my joints?
• How can using helping aids reduce my pain and control the symptoms of osteoarthritis?

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Osteoarthritis & Exercise - 2 hours session
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Educator: Physiotherapist

• How can exercise and activity help?
• What exercises should I do?
• How often should I exercise?
• How do I know if I’ve exercised too much?
• How do I get started?

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Nutrition & Supplements - 1½ hour session
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Educator: Registered Dietitian

• How does diet affect osteoarthritis?
• How do I navigate Canada's Food Guide?
• What are antioxidants?
• Are there any nutrients that can help?
• Are there any supplements that can help?

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Weight Control – 1 hour
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Educator: Registered Dietitian

• How does weight affect osteoarthritis?
• What is the body mass index (BMI)?
• How can I improve my eating habits and food choices?
• How do I manage portion size?
• How can I make a plan of action to change how I eat?
  

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Pain Management – 2 hours session
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Educator: Registered Nurse

• Why does pain happen?
• What can make pain worse?
• Who can help me deal with my pain?
• How can I manage a flare up?
• What are some non-medication strategies I can use to deal with my chronic pain?

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Mindful Eating for Weight Control, Part 1 – 2 hours session
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Educator: Registered Dietitian

• Do you know why you eat?
• Do you know when you are full?
• What triggers you to eat?
• Are you aware of how your emotions affect your eating?

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Mindful Eating for Weight Control, Part 2 – 2 hours session
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Educator: Registered Dietitian

• Do you want to change your relationship with food?
• Why do you eat the way you do?
• Change your thinking, change your eating

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Nordic Pole Walking & Osteoarthritis – 2 hours session
Check the OASIS Education Calendar for dates, times, and locations
Educator: Physiotherapist, Occupational Therapist and/or Registered Nurse

• How can pole-walking make it easier for me to stay active when my joints hurt?
• How do I stretch to keep my joints mobile?
• How can breathing and relaxation exercises help manage my pain and tension?

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