Module 9: Arthritis
Learning Goals:
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To increase knowledge of Osteoarthritis (OA)
To learn some safe ways to exercise and manage arthritis and arthritic pain
Key Messages:
Osteoarthritis – results from wear and tear on the joints most common in middle age
and seniors. There are over 100 types of arthritis - this module will only address OA
1. Definition: The term arthritis (“arthro” means joint, “itis” means inflammation)
medical term describing pain stiffness, redness, swelling
2. Be Active Learn safe ways to exercise and manage arthritis and arthritic pain.
Exercise should include:
 Flexibility activities i.e. Range of Motion (ROM) exercise reduce joint
stiffness and improve flexibility
 Strengthening exercises keep muscles strong to support joints and reduce
wear and tear
 Endurance activities improve the health of your heart, lungs and circulatory
system, thereby increasing your stamina .
3. May is Arthritis Month - Self Management of Arthritis
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Normal Body Weight –Healthy Eating
Heat and cold - Non- drug management for flare ups (Rest, Ice,
Compression, Elevation).
 Protecting the Joints – Assistive devices to support joints
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Talk to your Doctor about Medications to manage arthritis
Anti Inflammatory
 Prescription Creams
 Steroid Injections
 Artificial joint fluid injections i.e. Synvisc
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Natural Health Products
Use caution if on blood thinners and/or diabetic. Please check
with a health care provider
 Surgery i.e. joint replacements
Readings:
The Arthritis Society www.arthritis.ca
- click on Types of Arthritis, Osteoarthritis
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Let’s Talk About
Arthritis and Your Joints
Source: Microsoft Office Clipart Collection
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Let’s Talk About
Arthritis and your Joints
Source: Microsoft Office Clipart Collection
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Let’s Talk About
Arthritis Tools to Stay Safe and
Independent
Source: http://www.adaptiveabilities.com
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Lesson Plan
Site: ____________________________________ Date: __________
Module Number 9: Arthritis
Preparation
Advertising arranged? e.g. posters printed,
room booked
Time
Introduction
The goal is to discuss what arthritis is, how to keep
joints moving and safely manage arthritic joints.
5
min
Learning Goals
Key Message
Activity
20
min
Increase knowledge of
Osteoarthritis –
The term arthritis
“arthro” meaning joint,
“itis” meaning
inflammation Medical
term describing pain
stiffness, redness
swelling
Use website Information on
living with arthritis
www.arthritis.ca
Exercise should include:
Flexibility activities i.e.
Range of Motion (ROM)
exercise reduce joint
stiffness and improve
flexibility
Strengthening exercises
keep muscles strong to
support joints and
reduce wear and tear
Endurance activities
improve the health of
your heart, lungs and
circulatory system,
thereby increasing your
stamina.
Normal activity and exercise
is good for arthritic joints
Encourage the group to give
ideas for moving their joints
today and every day
http://centre4activeliving.ca/
olderadults/rural/guides/bookletfalls.pdf
Healthy Body Weight
Review “Osteoarthritis
Know Your options”
brochure for accurate
information
Results from wear and
tear on the joints most
common in middle age
and seniors
Be active
Ask your doctor about
the best type of
exercise for you
because everybody’s
needs are different
Self Managing Arthritis
Pacing yourself -rest
periods, relaxation skills
.Mobilty devices help
people with balance,
weakness, fatigue, reduces
weight bearing pain when
walking and can increase
confidence/ability
Supportive aids: braces,
splints
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Talk to your doctor to get
medications that are right
Heat and cold
for you. Use caution if on
Elevation of sore limbs blood thinners and/or
and managing pain
diabetic.
Acupuncture/Massage
Learning Resources
Summary
Evaluation
Choose the resources that are appropriate for the
literacy level of your group
Repeat the Key Messages
5
min
Pick from list of Reflective Questions and record
number who attended
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Module 9 Resources:
1. Pictures
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Healthy and Osteoarthritis Knee joint photograph
 Knee X rays
2. Osteoarthritis Know Your Options Brochure (The Arthritis Society)
http://www.arthritis.ca/page.aspx?pid=1117
3. Alberta Aids to Daily Living
http://www.health.alberta.ca/services/aids-to-daily-living.html
4. Personal Assistive Devices samples
o
Dexterity kits with large knobs, pen holders
o
No Slip Twister Grips for opening jar lids
o
Night light for hallway
o
Cane with padded handle
o
Log Shoe horn
o
Light weight reacher
4. Eating Well with Canada’s Food Guide
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A Resource for Educators and Communicators for Eating Well with Canada’s
Food Guide
http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/fn-an/food-guide-aliment/educ-comm/resource-ressourceeng.php
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Normal Knee
Osteoarthritis Knee
“The above pictures show a normal knee joint and an Osteoarthritic knee. The standing
radiograph of the osteoarthritic knee reveals narrowing of the medial (
) and lateral
(
) femorotibial compartments with marginal osteophytes “
“There are usually no systemic manifestations of OA therefore laboratory tests are usually
normal. Radiologic evaluation may corroborate the diagnosis of OA. It is not uncommon to
have a normal x-ray in early mild disease”
Excerpt from Osteoarthritis Primary Care Practice Pathway for Family Medicine, Home Care Staff, Living
Well staff, Disease Management staff Calgary Health Region 2008
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Definition of a tool:
A device that helps in doing a task
Source: Ability Medical Supply store catalogue
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Evaluation
Reflective Questions:
At the end of each presentation, pick one of these questions. Ask the whole group the
question or go around the room to each participant.
Preface:
Let's take a few minutes to think about what we've heard and how we'll use it in our
lives.
Questions:
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What's one thing you will start doing after this talk?
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What's one thing you will stop doing after this talk?
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What's one thing you will change after this talk?
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What's one thing you'll do today or this week because of what you have just
learned?
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Suggested Inventory List for Module 9 Kit
Module 9: Arthritis
Quantity
1
Item (s)
Folder with Module 9 lesson plan
Handouts
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The Arthritis Society
Personal Assistive Devices samples
o
Light weight reacher
o
No Slip Twister Grips for opening jar lids
o
Night light for hallway
o
Cane with padded handle
o
Long Shoe horn
1
Comments
Choose 1 or 2
handouts that are
appropriate for
your group
(consider literacy
level)
Choose any of the
sample tools,
Dexterity kit 3 EZ key turners, 3 Pen cushions,2 Lamp
switch enlargers, 2 Spoon holders, 1 zipper & button
puller
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