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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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1 Health Care Cres Bag 1
Manitouwadge, ON
P0T 2C0
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Street Address:
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1 Health Care Cres
Manitouwadge
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Location:
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- Located at Health Care Cres in the E end of the town of Manitouwadge
- Closest intersection is at Health Care Cres near Shebandowan Ave
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Hours:
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Mon-Thu 8 am-12 noon, 1 pm-4:30 pm * Fri 8 am-12 noon
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Service Description:
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Operates an 18 bed capacity hospital consisting of an acute care wing, long term care wing, as well as emergency and outpatient services
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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