Osteoarthritis Exercise Class

This program designed by Nadia Philipenko BSc Kin, MPT specifically for those living with osteoarthritis. The program focus is on maintaining strength and mobility, and trying to decrease the symptoms associated with arthritis. Class size will be limited to ten people to make sure each participant gets a tailored program specific to their needs and limitations.

One 60 minute session per week, for 8 weeks
Evidence based education and exercise programming.

Specifics:

• Warm up
• Circuit training
• Joint mobility and stretching of spine, hips, knees
• Core, hip and leg strengthening
• Lifting technique and strength
• Functional every day movements and new motor patterns
• Individual modifications provided

Goal: improve whole body strength and stamina

Because this program is administered under the direct supervision of a physiotherapist, it can be claimed through most insurance companies as physiotherapy.