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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 37
Nipigon, ON
P0T 2J0
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Location:
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Located at Hogan Rd near 1st St
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Service Description:
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Operates a 37-bed level C hospital with acute care and specialty care beds
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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Application:
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Primary care provider referral
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Individuals with hip and/or knee osteoarthritis symptoms
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Area Served:
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Nipigon and Thunder Bay
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