CArE offers a variety of education, exercise, and treatment programs designed to help individuals better understand and manage arthritis and related musculoskeletal conditions. Our programs are evidence-based, patient-centred, and focused on improving quality of life through education, movement, and self-management support.
Programs are delivered by an interprofessional team that may include rheumatologists, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, pharmacists, and health educators.
Our group programs combine education and practical strategies to help participants better manage symptoms, improve function, and build confidence in self-management. Programs may include education sessions, guided exercise, and follow-up support.
This program provides education and support for individuals living with fibromyalgia. Sessions focus on understanding symptoms such as chronic pain, fatigue, sleep challenges, and stress management. Participants learn practical strategies to support daily function and overall wellbeing.
Our osteoarthritis program helps participants better understand and manage “wear and tear” arthritis through education, movement, and exercise. Topics include pain management, joint protection, stretching, strengthening, and maintaining mobility and independence.
Selected participants may also be eligible for exercise programming in partnership with GLA:D Canada.
The osteoporosis program focuses on education, posture, balance, and exercise strategies that support bone health and reduce fall risk. Participants receive guidance on lifestyle changes, safe movement, and long-term osteoporosis management.
Exercise programming may incorporate BoneFit-informed approaches led by trained healthcare professionals.
These sessions provide education and support for individuals living with inflammatory arthritis conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, and ankylosing spondylitis. Participants learn about medications, symptom management, lifestyle strategies, and the importance of early treatment and ongoing care.
In addition to group programming, CArE offers individualized assessment and treatment sessions tailored to patient needs. Support may include:
Family members and caregivers are encouraged to participate in educational opportunities where appropriate. Support and understanding can play an important role in helping individuals manage chronic conditions and maintain quality of life.
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.
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.
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.
