OASIS

OsteoArthritis Service Integration System

Health Providers - Education & Resources

• Physicians and Health Providers
• People with Osteoarthritis

Physicians and Health Providers

OASIS organizes information sessions and guest speakers for physicians and health providers. The topics will vary depending on needs identified by OASIS. To suggest a topic, please contact the Regional Office at 604.875.4257.

• Find out about upcoming Education Events

The following links provide easy access to OASIS forms, information, and brochures.

• OASIS Physician Referral Form (PDF) - January 2009
  Please note that the Physician Referral Form has been updated in January 2009. All physicians are requested to discard previous forms and submit the updated form provided above.
• How to Complete the Physician Referral Form (PDF)
• How to Complete the Descriptor Guide on the Physician Referral Form (PDF)
• OASIS Assessment Tool (PDF)
  • Client Form (PDF)
  • Clinician Form (PDF)
• Action Plan (PDF)
• Education Brochures
• Listing Of Community Services
• Resources

The following guide is for individuals who are about to have knee replacement surgery. It is meant to be used under the direction of a physiotherapist.

• Exercise Guide for Knee Replacement Surgery (PDF)
• Exercise Log for Knee Replacement Surgery (PDF)

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People with Osteoarthritis

OASIS offers a variety of free education sessions to enable people at all stages of the disease to self-manage their osteoarthritis.

• Primary Education Sessions
  • Osteoarthritis Basics & Beyond
  • Osteoarthritis & Exercise
  • Nutrition & Supplements
  • Weight Control
  • Pain Management
• Pre-Hab Education Sessions
  • For people who have been identified as a surgical candidate.
• Pre-Op Education Sessions
  • For people with a confirmed surgery date.
• View an OASIS Education Presentation
• View the Education Calendar.

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