Arthritis Research Canada
230-2238 Yukon Street V5Y 3P2 Vancouver, BC, Canada

Today we celebrate #GivingTuesdayCA! Please donate to Arthritis Research Canada and help us continue vital #ArthritsResearch. Your generous gift will make a HUGE difference and reduce the burden of this chronic disease - today and for the future. Thank you Give now: http://ow.ly/u34150CvWXf

As #COVID19 cases rise across the country, we'd like to remind everyone about our pandemic response page. Find out about Arthritis Research Canada's COVID-19 research, resources for people with #arthritis and more. http://ow.ly/job450CmfiN

Did you know? You can DOUBLE the impact of your support by making a gift to Arthritis Research Canada right now. Every donation will be matched up to $10,000! Maximize your impact on #GivingTuesdayCA and help advance critical #ArthritisResearch. Donate now: http://ow.ly/kDEe50CvXbA

#GivingTuesdayCA is 1 week away! Arthritis Research Canada is pleased to be part of this global day of giving on Dec. 1. Join us to celebrate all those who make life-changing arthritis research possible. Together, we can make #ArthritisResearch a priority. http://ow.ly/r1I250CsGsq

Research Alert: 24-hour activity-sleep cycles could help healthcare providers develop interventions for #arthritis patients. Find out how: http://ow.ly/jh4c50CzBp9 #ArthritisResearch

Today is #NationalPhilanthropyDay! Arthritis Research Canada is celebrating all our amazing donors, board members, and patient advisors for their generous support and contributions. Together, we make vital #ArthritisResearch possible. Thank you. http://ow.ly/aUNj50CklWC

Canada's leading community #arthritis program, The Arthritis Program at Southlake Regional Health Centre, is slated to close its doors on January 15, 2021. This will leave thousands of #arthritis patients without proper care in the middle of a pandemic. Learn more about this terrible loss and how you can help: http://ow.ly/EnhH50CsNLM #SaveTAPNow

Happy Diwali from the team at Arthritis Research Canada. May every aspect of your life be as luminous and wonderful as the lights on the lamps of Diwali. #Diwali2020

Great news! An anonymous donor has generously provided a $10,000 matching gift to support #ArthritisResearch. Double your impact this #GivingTuesdayCA with a donation to Arthritis Research Canada. http://ow.ly/o5W850CvWO5

The #COVID19 pandemic has forced many patients to see their doctors virtually. Arthritis Research Canada's Dr. Mary De Vera talks virtual rheumatology appointments and her research on patient perspectives about this type of care with Medicine Matters. http://ow.ly/MDgm50CpFAo #ArthritisResearch

Do you have #arthritis? Want to know more about the #flushot? @ACEJointHealth @CherylKoehn did an excellent interview with a licensed pharmacist. Check it out: https://arthritisathome.jointhealth.org/?p=2054

How is #COVID19 impacting equity in healthcare? Arthritis Research Canada’s senior scientist, Dr. Cheryl Barnabe, is researching whether pandemic restrictions are preventing First Nations peoples, socially and materially deprived, remote and older populations from accessing care in emergency departments. Learn more: http://ow.ly/YglH50CpoPd

We would like to congratulate Robin Poole of McGill University and Shriners Hospitals for Children for receiving the #OrderOfCanada! He pioneered the basic science study of #osteoarthritis and is a leader in the world of #ArthritisResearch

Are you suffering from a #kneeinjury? Stop OsteoARthritis (SOAR) is a new online exercise-based program to help boost recovery from a knee injury. And it’s open for recruitment! Learn more: http://ow.ly/e9sc50Cj8Of #ArthritisResearch

Did you know that Arthritis Research Canada and the University of British Columbia have launched an online physiotherapist guided program to support people who are struggling to recover from a sport-related knee injury? Learn more about SOAR (Stop OsteoARthritis): http://ow.ly/YbJK50CyxMD #ArthritisResearch

By Making a Legacy Gift you can have a lasting impact on arthritis research now and for the future. We can't do it without you! #ArthritisResearch Learn more: http://ow.ly/d2WY50BUZpM

This Remembrance Day we honour the brave men and women who fought for our freedom. There will be no big parades, events or ceremonies but we can all ‘remember in place’ together. #RemembranceDay2020 #CanadaRemembers

Today is #GlobalHandWashingDay. Here's a great video from Vancouver Coastal Health showing proper hand washing techniques! Remember to wash your hands regularly with soap and water to help limit the spread of #COVID19, germs and other viruses.. A handy printable poster is also available: http://www.vch.ca/Documents/How-to-handwash-poster.pdf

Tomorrow is #GivingTuesdayCA, an opportunity for the community to stand together in unity. Let's rally to make #ArthritisResearch a priority and find solutions that help people triumph over #arthritis. http://ow.ly/QtJg50CvWvc

ACR Convergence 2020 wraps up today. Thank you American College of Rheumatology for a great conference and all the researchers involved and presented. We’re thrilled to see all the #ArthritisResearch being conducted world-wide and everyone working together to improve the quality of life for people living with #arthritis. Read more in our spotlights here: http://ow.ly/RePO50CdN1Y

If you have been diagnosed with #arthritis and have a strong interest in #ArthritisResearch, consider volunteering with our Arthritis Patient Advisory Board (APAB)! Learn more about our APAB team & how you can get involved http://ow.ly/h7v950BSP3A

ACR Convergence 2020 Day 4 Spotlights. So much amazing research and hard work by everyone participating in #ACR20. Finding solutions so people with #arthritis can triumph! We’re proud to see so many of our Research Scientists and Trainees shining on the world stage today. #ArthritisResearch Read more: ... http://ow.ly/3EBA50CdM1U See more

Did you know that strengthening your quadriceps muscle is one strategy to help reduce your risk of developing #KneeOsteoarthritis? UBC researchers are recruiting individuals with sport knee injuries for a 4-week TeleRehab physio program! The SOAR Knee program includes:... Virtual group exercise classes 1-on-1 physio sessions Fitbit for tracking physical activity Click here for more info and to see if you're eligible: http://ow.ly/PVt950BRF7o Photo credit: SOAR Knee. UBC Faculty of Medicine, UBC Department of Physical Therapy , Fortius Sport & Health, Physiotherapy Association of British Columbia, Treloar Physiotherapy Clinic. #KneeOA #ArthritisResearch #soarknee

New #ArthritisResearch alert! Counseling by a physical therapist has the potential to improve physical activity in people with inflammatory arthritis! http://ow.ly/1J7f50CysBP

Arthritis Research Canada's scientific team is working on over 100 research studies aimed at arthritis prevention, early diagnosis, and new and better treatments. Thank you to all donors and volunteers for making life-changing #ArthritisResearch possible! #GivingTuesdayCA http://ow.ly/FTIH50CsIuJ

#Arthritis: It’s more serious than you think. It affects about 350 million people, young and old, worldwide. On #WorldArthritisDay, help raise awareness for the importance of #ArthritisResearch. Our world-class team of researchers are collaborating around the globe to find answers that will ease the pain, lessen the disability and improve the quality of life for people living with #arthritis. Show your support and share a message of hope today to someone you know who is affected by this chronic condition. Together, we can make #ArthritisResearch a priority. http://ow.ly/lma950BNsiD

Another day full of informative sessions at ACR Convergence 2020 highlighting vital research to find answers and improve quality of life for people living with arthritis. Well done everyone, including our Arthritis Research Canada team. Keep up the great work at #ACR20. #ArthritisResearch See all of the highlights today: http://ow.ly/en6o50CdIDI

Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at Arthritis Research Canada! We're so thankful for our supporters and all of our donors who make #ArthritisResearch possible.

A new Arthritis Research Canada study reveals rheumatoid arthritis patients are turning to Reddit a popular social media platform to discuss their mental health. Learn more: http://ow.ly/fVgX50CwKMa #ArthritisResearch

Even if you don’t have a Fitbit device, you can still connect to #OPERAS health tracking using just your smartphone and Apple watch! #RheumatoidArthritis #ArthritisResearch Find out how and start tracking today! http://ow.ly/v6NM50CwGQq

Happy #Thanksgiving to our American friends! We’re thankful for everyone who helps us make a difference in the lives of people living with #arthritis. Stay safe, healthy and virtually connected.

Become a monthly donor and help accelerate #ArthritisResearch each and everyday. It's easy to give monthly and simple to set-up! Choose your own amount and manage your budget. It helps us continue important arthritis research and you'll make a difference year-round! Any donation, no matter how small or big, will make a positive lasting impact on the lives of people with #arthritis. Join our loyalty circle today: http://ow.ly/eqy050BNMYZ

"It’s the dedication to the research and to improving treatment that allows me to live this life Spencer O'Brien , Olympic snowboarder and Arthritis Research Canada spokesperson. https://youtu.be/Zu4QIARXAhA Read Spencer’s story: https://www.arthritisresearch.ca/spokesperson/ Support #ArthritisResearch this #GivingTuesdayCA.

Congratulations to Dr. Lynne Feehan on her latest published study in Arthritis Care & Research - American College of Rheumatology. Research examined patterns of physical activity and sleep among patients with #RheumatoidArthritis, #lupus and #KneeOsteoarthritis. Findings suggest that a one-size-fits-all approach to support healthy sleep and physical activity in people with #arthritis may not be appropriate. #ArthritisResearch Read here: http://ow.ly/2CDk50BNLi2 Study was conducted at Arthritis Research Canada along with our Knowledge Broker and #PatientPartner, Alison Hoens.

Do you have #rheumatoidarthritis? Check out this study participation opportunity from our researchers based out of the University of Calgary. They'd like your input on a survey that would help them learn about the quality of #rheumatology care you receive! #arthritisresearch #greatcarestartswithyou For more information, please visit: http://ow.ly/1xTO50BNBkK

#GivingTuesdayCA is 1 week away! Arthritis Research Canada is pleased to be part of this global day of giving on Dec. 1. Join us to celebrate all those who make life-changing arthritis research possible. Together, we can make #ArthritisResearch a priority. http://ow.ly/r1I250CsGsq

Canada's leading community #arthritis program, The Arthritis Program at Southlake Regional Health Centre, is slated to close its doors on January 15, 2021. This will leave thousands of #arthritis patients without proper care in the middle of a pandemic. Learn more about this terrible loss and how you can help: http://ow.ly/EnhH50CsNLM #SaveTAPNow

BC's only patient-oriented research conference starts tomorrow! And you can still register for BC SUPPORT Unit's Putting Patients First 2020 Conference. Arthritis Patient Advisory Board member, Chronic Eileen, will be sharing her experiences as a #PatientPartner with our Research Trainee, Dr. Jasmine Ma. #PPF20 #ArthritisResearch #arthritis Sign-up here: https://bcsupportunit.ca/conference

Have you seen our Arthritis Wellness Conversations video playlist? Hosted by Chronic Wellness Essentials, these group discussions include members of the Arthritis Patient Advisory Board and our very own Arthritis Research Canada scientist - whose area of study aligns with the topic of conversation. #ArthritisResearch Watch here: http://ow.ly/Frxl50BLtpf

Dr. Claire Barber, Research Scientist, Arthritis Research Canada, worked in collaboration with colleagues at the American College of Rheumatology (ACR) to develop guidance on how to best implement measures of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) disease activity and functional status in telehealth settings. The research found that the ACR recommended measures can be adapted for telehealth use while maintaining high-quality clinical care. Further research will be conducted to better unde...rstand how to best use these measures in telehealth settings to support patient care and improve patient outcomes. #ArthritisResearch #RheumatoidArthritis Suggested readings: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/acr.24429 https://www.rheumatology.org//Disease-Activity-Functional-

#ArthritisAwarenessMonth may be over, but it's important to remember that the need for #ArthritisResearch will always remain. Our research scientists work 365 days a year and take on innovative studies to find solutions to improve the lives of more than 6 million Canadians that are affected by #arthritis. For that, we are thankful. With your help, we can make arthritis research a priority, find answers, and ultimately save lives. Make a difference today: http://ow.ly/mmEg50BIl8r

Have you injured your knee playing a sport? Does it impact your ability to be active? Are you between the ages of 16-55? UBC Faculty of Medicine researchers are looking for you! Participate in a 4-week SOAR (Stop OsteoARthritis) Knee Tele-rehab, exercise-based physiotherapy program to boost your recovery! Highlights include virtual weekly group exercise classes, one-on-one virtual physiotherapy sessions, and a Fitbit to track physical activity! Fortius Sport & Health, UBC... Department of Physical Therapy, Physiotherapy Association of British Columbia, Treloar Physiotherapy Clinic. #KneeOsteoarthritis #KneeOA #ArthritisResearch Get started: http://ow.ly/BElW50BI2p2