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May 21, 2019 - Osteoarthritis

Presenters: Blaine Mackie BSc PT, Dip Manip PT, FCAMPT, CFT II & Nadia Philipenko BSc Kin, MPT

What is Osteoarthritis? A lot of people say they
have it, but what is it really, and does it have any
implications?

Osteoarthritis is defined as a disease causing
breakdown of the surfaces of a joint in the body.
Think of your joint surfaces as if it was a bowling ball
rolling down a bowling alley. The surface of a bowling
ball is nice and smooth, which allows it to roll and
glide really easily. Now imagine the bowling ball was
no longer smooth, maybe more like a rough boulder –
it may be somewhat round but doesn’t roll as easily;
osteoarthritis is like that boulder.
Although common, osteoarthritis is not normal, even though we think of it as being part of old age.

Unfortunately, other issues occur along with the joint surface breakdown, including stiffness and tightness of
the affected joint. This makes life difficult in all sorts of ways, such as getting out of bed and moving in the
morning, putting on socks, starting up an exercise program, or getting up from a chair. It makes simple
movements more difficult than they should be, and anything more than that seems impossible.

The next question is, is it curable? Unfortunately, no, and although we may seem like it, physiotherapists are
not magicians. Osteoarthritis is a change within the joint so it cannot be cured, but it can be managed, and we
can help.

Mackie Physiotherapy is offering a FREE in-service about the causes and types of osteoarthritis pain and how
to manage them. Call to book your spot today or contact us through our website. Feel free to give us a call or
book in with any one of our physiotherapists to discuss the management of your arthritis.
Osteoarthritis: Causes and Pain Management

by Blaine Mackie BSc. PT, Dip. Manip. PT, FCAMT, CFT II & Nadia Philipenko BSc (Kin), MPT
Where: Mackie Physiotherapy Gym

When: Tuesday, May 21

Time: 7:00-8:00 PM
Description: This seminar will take a look at the causes and affects of osteoarthritis. Blaine & Nadia will go
through the medical definition and background of the disease. They will spend time talking about the
implications of osteoarthritis, as well as how to manage the symptoms and pain associated with this condition.

To register for this session, you may contact the front office or CLICK HERE.