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Program:
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GLA:D - Education and Exercise for Osteoarthritis
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Address:
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PO Box 2490
Atikokan, ON
P0T 1C0
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Street Address:
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120 Dorothy St
Atikokan
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Location:
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- Located on Dorothy St just off Hwy 622
- Directly behind the OPP Station
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Hours:
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Hours not specified; call for information
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Service Description:
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Operates a 41-bed acute care facility and provides an array of health care services
NOTE: Do not call the Emergency Department seeking medical advice. Due to legal reasons the emergency department staff are unable to provide advice or information over the telephone
Offers a 6-week education and exercise program for people with knee and hip osteoarthritis (OA) delivered by a certified therapist- Teaches participants the right way to move to reduce OA symptoms, reduce pain, take fewer amounts of pain medication and allow for increased physical activity and quality of life
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Individuals with hip and/or knee osteoarthritis symptoms
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