Rheumatology - Rheumatoid Arthritis and Ankylosing Spondylitis Group Management Programs

Alberta Health Services - Edmonton Zone

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The group sessions empower persons living with inflammatory arthritis to actively manage their health and achieve a better quality of life.

Rheumatoid Arthritis Group Management Program - "Managing Your RA"

Sessions include presentations, group participation and discussion, and individual treatment with an Arthritis Care Team physical therapist and occupational therapist.

Learn about:

  • understanding rheumatoid arthritis
  • joint management and joint protection
  • methods to relieve pain
  • fitness and exercise
  • managing fatigue
  • relaxation
  • nutrition
  • pharmacy management and medical update
  • strategies for living well
  • goal setting to achieve change

The Arthritis Care Team will meet with you for an individual assessment prior to the group program, and an individual follow-up will be arranged for 2 months after attending the program.

Ankylosing Spondylitis Group Management Program - "Managing Your AS"

Sessions include presentations, discussion and active participation

Learn about:

  • understanding ankylosing spondylitis and spondyloarthritis
  • managing pain and stiffness
  • fitness and exercise
  • tips for daily living
  • managing fatigue
  • medical update
  • goal setting to achieve change

Key Provider: dietitian, occupational therapists (OTs), pharmacist, physical therapists (PTs), psychologist, registered nurses (RNs), rheumatologists, therapy assistant,
Eligibility
Yes, Must be under the care of a rheumatologist and be diagnosed with an inflammatory arthritis
Application Process
Service Access: Professional Referral Required, Healthcare providers should consult the Alberta Referral Directory for service referral information.
Referral Process: No


Waiting Period: N/A,
Telephone
780-407-1609
Telephone
780-407-6002
Languages
Interpreter/Translation services
Fees
Fee: Yes,

For materials




Fee Reduction: Yes


Membership Fee: N/A
Accessibility
Wheelchair access: Yes -
Other disabled access: Yes - Parking stalls, ramps, elevators and washrooms
Agency Information
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Last Verified On
November 7, 2024
Address
8440 112 Street NW
Edmonton, AB, T6G 2B7

This facility provides a range of healthcare services including a 24/7 emergency department.


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Hours of Operation
Mon
08:00 AM to 04:00 PM
Tue
08:00 AM to 04:00 PM
Wed
08:00 AM to 04:00 PM
Thu
08:00 AM to 04:00 PM
Fri
08:00 AM to 04:00 PM

Rheumatoid Arthritis Group Management Program is;

Four consecutive days (Monday-Wednesday from 8:45 a.m. to 3:15 p.m., Thursday from 8:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.)

Ankylosing Spondylitis Group Management Program is;

One full day (Friday from 8:15 a.m. to 4:15 p.m.)

 

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