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Wood Forum: Healthy Joints For Life- Brought to you by The McCaig Institute for Bone and Joint Health (Free Forum)

  • Rosza Centre, University of Calgary 206 University Court Northwest Calgary, AB, T2N 4V8 Canada (map)


Please join us at this years Wood Forum: Healthy Joints For Life. Hear our panel of experts speak to the public about the latest research advances for maintaining healthy joints.

 

The Wood Forum is an informative but accessible public event that is of interest for all, but especially: those living with bone and joint injuries, those wishing to prevent injuries, patients with bone and joint ailments, caregivers family and friends of patients, as well as professionals working in the field. RSVP to join us in person or online for the 2022 Wood Forum: Healthy Joints For Life. The panelist will cover such topics as the relationship between gut and joint health, navigating Diagnostic Imaging as a patient, and practical strategies to manage and prevent osteoarthritis.

Presenters include:

• Raylene Reimer, PhD, RD, Professor and Associate Dean of Research, ONE Health Unit Calgary

• Jason Werle, MD, Orthopaedic Section Chief, University of Calgary and Senior Medical Director of the Bone & Joint Strategic Clinical Network

• Jackie Whittaker, BScPT, PhD, Associate Professor, Department of Physical Therapy and Research Scientist of MSK Rehabilitation, Arthritis Research Centre, University of British Columbia

• Richard Walker, MD, Associate Professor, Department of Radiology, University of Calgary

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