At CArE, our programs combine specialized clinical care, evidence-based treatment, therapeutic education, and rehabilitation to help individuals living with arthritis and related musculoskeletal conditions achieve better health outcomes.
Programs & Workshops
Group Therapeutic Education Workshops & Exercise Programs
Our Group Therapeutic Education Workshops and Exercise Programs combine clinical expertise, evidence-based education, and therapeutic exercise to help individuals living with arthritis and related musculoskeletal conditions better understand their condition and develop practical strategies for long-term disease management.
Delivered by members of our interprofessional team, these programs complement clinical assessment and treatment by providing participants with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to actively manage their health. Workshops and exercise sessions focus on symptom management, joint protection, physical activity, healthy lifestyle strategies, and improving daily function.
- Our goal is to help participants:
- Reduce pain and stiffness
- Improve mobility, strength, and physical function
- Maintain independence in daily activities
- Better understand treatment and self-management strategies
- Improve overall health and quality of life
Programs are offered in both group and virtual formats, depending on the type of program and participant needs. Most programs require a referral from a healthcare provider.
Delivered by our interprofessional team, each program is designed to improve pain management, restore function, increase mobility, and equip patients with the knowledge and skills needed to confidently manage their condition over the long term.
Whether you have recently been diagnosed or are living with a chronic form of arthritis, our programs provide personalized care that supports your health goals and helps you maintain an active, independent lifestyle.
- Workshop Topics May Include:
- Understanding arthritis and your diagnosis
- Evidence-based treatment and medication management
- Pain and symptom management strategies
- Therapeutic exercise and physical activity
- Joint protection, mobility, and maintaining function
- Healthy lifestyle and disease management strategies
- Practical self-management tools and community resources
Fibromyalgia Program
Our Fibromyalgia Program provides a comprehensive approach to managing chronic pain and its impact on daily life. Through clinical guidance, education, and practical self-management strategies, participants learn how to improve function, conserve energy, and enhance their overall wellbeing.
The program focuses on helping individuals better manage symptoms while building confidence to live well with fibromyalgia.
Osteoarthritis Program
Our Osteoarthritis Program combines clinical assessment, therapeutic exercise, and evidence-based education to help individuals reduce pain, improve joint function, and maintain an active lifestyle.
Participants receive practical strategies to manage symptoms, protect their joints, and improve mobility through individualized care and guided exercise.
Osteoporosis Program
*Currently we are offering a self-referral op9on to our Osteoporosis Group Education Workshop. The CArE Osteoporosis Self-Referral Process allows patients to express their interest in an Osteoporosis Workshop without a healthcare provider referral. Patients complete the online Self-Referral Form and email it to [email protected]. A CArE team member will contact the patient with workshop information and, if appropriate, register them for an available session. Participants receive practical education and resources to support bone health, safe movement, fall prevention, and long-term osteoporosis management.
Please find the Osteoporosis Self-Referral Form below
Inflammatory Arthritis Program
Early assessment and treatment are essential for achieving the best outcomes in inflammatory arthritis. Our program combines clinical expertise with patient education and ongoing disease management to help individuals better understand their condition, manage symptoms, and reduce the risk of long-term joint damage.
Participants receive evidence-based information and practical strategies to support lifelong disease management.
Family & Caregiver Support
Living with arthritis affects more than just the individual—it can also impact family members and caregivers. At CArE, we recognize the important role care partners play in supporting treatment, encouraging healthy lifestyle changes, and helping individuals manage their condition over the long term.
Where appropriate, family members and caregivers are encouraged to participate in educational workshops and appointments to better understand arthritis, treatment options, and practical self-management strategies. By working together, patients and their care partners can make informed decisions, build confidence, and develop the skills needed to support better health outcomes.
Our goal is to empower both patients and caregivers with the knowledge and resources to help reduce symptoms, maintain independence, and improve quality of life.
Program Availability
Programs are offered in person or virtually depending on the type of service, participant needs, and program schedule. Please contact our team for information about current programs, referrals, and upcoming workshops. You can also click on our Events Calendar to view all upcoming programs, workshops, and educational sessions.
Urgent Care Clinic
The Centre of Arthritis Excellence (CArE) is pleased to offer an Urgent Assessment Clinic designed to support timely access to care for patients experiencing acute inflammatory arthritis symptoms and related urgent rheumatologic concerns.
This clinic provides rapid assessment for patients who may require urgent rheumatology evaluation and early intervention.
Referrals are required and can be submitted by a healthcare provider using the CArE referral form. For more information, please contact the Centre of Arthritis Excellence directly.
In addition to urgent assessment services, CArE continues to provide non-urgent referrals through our Early Access Clinic, as well as therapeutic education programs for patients living with inflammatory arthritis, osteoarthritis, osteoporosis, and fibromyalgia.
Appropriate referrals may include patients with:
- Suspected rheumatoid arthritis or other autoimmune inflammatory arthritis
- Acute crystal arthritis
- Acute systemic inflammatory conditions such as PMR, GCA, or vasculitis
- Undiagnosed patients experiencing an acute inflammatory flare
The Urgent Assessment Clinic is intended for acute inflammatory conditions and is not designed for chronic gout, longstanding osteoarthritis, or acute low back pain.
Patients referred to the clinic will be assessed by our specialized team to help ensure timely diagnosis, treatment, and appropriate follow-up care.
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