One in five Canadians lives with arthritis, a term that describes the more than 100 diseases that causes redness, swelling, pain and, when it...
Bone & joint health
Ushering in a new era in medicine: Sunnybrook creates virtual care programs in response to COVID-19
COVID-19 presented a vast challenge for medical and administrative staff at Sunnybrook: How could they deliver the programs and services their...
Living well with hip or knee arthritis: A Speaker Series summary
Osteoarthritis is one of the most common forms of arthritis, affecting over 4 million Canadians. As you age, your risk can increase, but nearly one...
New generation of treatments to preserve joint health your doctor may not know about
For a population with early to mid-stage arthritic diseases impacting their quality of life, the Schatzker Joint Preservation Initiative for Active...
Helping you walk away from foot pain
The Sunnybrook Centre for Independent Living offers treatment recommendations for eight common foot conditions to help keep your feet healthy.
COVID-19: Staying fit while staying at home
Staying physically active may prove to be a difficult task as we continue to practice physical distancing. A Sunnybrook expert offers tips on how to...
Preventive and adaptive strategies for healthy hands
Occupational therapist Tiffany Hsieh discusses measures you can take to keep your hands and wrists safe and functional.
New program offers safer disposal of unused pain medication
Through the program, hip and knee joint replacement patients at the Holland Centre are asked to bring in any unused medication to their six-week...
Are you coping with limb loss and have questions about how to access a prosthesis?
Giovanni Temansja is a funding advisor who helps patients at the Sunnybrook Centre for Independent Living (SCIL) to navigate and apply for funding...
Heart disease and arthritis: what you need to know
Studies show that having arthritis, especially rheumatoid arthritis doubles your risk of developing a heart condition.