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The Arthritis Newsletter
The Arthritis Newsletter is produced quarterly by the Arthritis Patient Advisory Board to keep the public informed of advances in arthritis research and to share related stories.
It is written by people like you and me to bring arthritis research to life.
Winter 2024
Arthritis makes life unpredictable. Fatigue, pain, and flares often get in the way of work, sleep, exercise and more. This holiday season, help millions of Canadians, of all ages, weather every storm arthritis sends their way by supporting vital arthritis research.
Steve's Story: Arthritis Changed Everything
Steve was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis at 25. Four years later, he experienced serious complications. Steve takes comfort in the fact that scientists at Arthritis Research Canada are finding answers to prevent other people from going through what he did.
Staying Strong with Spencer O’Brien
Pro snowboarder and Arthritis Research Canada Spokesperson, Spencer O’Brien, has been living with rheumatoid arthritis for over a decade while still crushing it on the slopes. Discover how exercise and strength training help her thrive with arthritis.
Holiday Fitness Challenge with Spencer O’Brien
Forget resolutions in January! Join Arthritis Research Canada’s Spokesperson, Spencer O’Brien, for a fitness challenge in December and build the foundation for a solid fitness routine in 2025. You’ll have the chance to win a jacket donated by Arc’teryx.
Meet Michelle Tice, Our New Executive Director
Arthritis Research Canada/Arthrite-recherche Canada is excited to welcome Michelle Tice as its new executive director. Learn about her background and desire to help drive life-changing arthritis research.
Arthritis & Pregnancy
Do you have arthritis? Want to start a family now or in the future? Discover research about medication safety and family planning with arthritis, and hear firsthand stories in the latest episode of the Arthritis Research Education Series.
Participate in Research: Stop Osteoarthritis
Have you had an ACL tear and reconstruction surgery in the past three years? Are you frustrated and want to get back to doing the activities you love? You might be eligible to participate in the Stop OsteoArthritis Clinical Trial at Arthritis Research Canada.
Participate in Research: Sleep Study
Do you have inflammatory arthritis? Are you having trouble sleeping? We’re testing a cognitive behavioural therapy treatment delivered online to help you improve your sleep.
Arthritis Research Canada thanks the following members of our Arthritis Patient Advisory Board for contributing to this issue of the newsletter: Eileen Davidson and Steve Sutherland. We would also like to thank Spencer O’Brien and Jennifer Pielak.
We are grateful to all our patient partners who share their lived experiences to help others.
