Arthritis Society Canada

Site: Central East Region - Peterborough

Record #: PET2235
Last Modified: 27 Nov 2023
Last Full Update: 10 Mar 2022

Description

Description (Service) Provides general information to the public and supports, assessment and treatment to individuals affected by arthritis.

Offers occupational therapy services in a clinic environment, home, workplace and school visits as required. Clients can learn:
  • to manage pain
  • about medication
  • exercises to reduce stiffness, increase strength and improve fitness
  • energy conservation and joint protection
  • ways to cope with the emotional impact of arthritis
  • how their families can help
  • ways to adapt their homes and workplaces
Clinics are held weekly in Peterborough and monthly in Cobourg, Campbellford, Lindsay, Haliburton, Kinmount and Port Hope. Appointment is required
  • visit website for educational materials and on-line self management programs for people with arthritis
Also offers:
  • professional education to medical and paramedical groups
  • education and skills needed to manage arthritis through occupational therapist-led programs Osteoarthritis of the Hand and Stay Active - Manage Osteoarthritis Pain

Service Details

Hours By appointment
Areas Served Durham Region ; Haliburton County ; Kawartha Lakes ; Northumberland County ; Peterborough (County of)
Eligibility Diagnosed with arthritis.
Application Self referral or referral by a doctor. Call for appointment
Languages English; French - Publications
Fees None - Valid health card required to book appointment

Address and Location

Located In Community Peterborough
Address & Map
700 Clonsilla Ave
Suite 201
Peterborough, ON
Canada K9J 5Y3
Physical Access Fully Accessible

Contact Information

Office Phone 1-800-321-1433
Fax 705-742-3560
E-Mail info@arthritis.ca
Website www.arthritis.ca
Social Media Facebook Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ArthritisSociety
Twitter Twitter: https://twitter.com/arthritissoc
Primary Contact Osk Jenkins, Occupational Therapist; Email: ojenkins@arthritis.ca

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