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Injection Treatment Options | Dr. Darren Gray | PainAB Let’s Talk
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Injection Treatment Options | Dr. Darren Gray | PainAB Let’s Talk

In this presentation I will provide a practical overview of interventional treatments available for the management of osteoarthritis ranging from the use of corticosteroids and hyaluronic acid to more modern techniques including regenerative medicine (Platelet Rich Plasma and Stem Cell injections) as well as the use of radiofrequency ablation. I will discuss how injections can be utilized as part of a comprehensive interdisciplinary osteoarthritis treatment plan. For more resources: ✨ 𝐒𝐔𝐁𝐒𝐂𝐑𝐈𝐁𝐄 to our channel to get notified of new video releases 📌 Visit [www.painab.ca](http://www.painab.ca/) 📣 Follow our Twitter account @Alberta_Pain #letstalkoa #painabletstalk Osteoarthritis is the most common type of arthritis and a significant cause of disability worldwide.  With a growing and aging Canadian population, its prevalence and burden of disability are predicted increase.  Fortunately, the risk of developing osteoarthritis can be reduced and while there is no known cure, much can be done to reduce its impacts. ([Osteoarthritis Canada](https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/publications/diseases-conditions/osteoarthritis.html)) Our May 6th educational event focused on osteoarthritic pain for people with lived experience and  healthcare providers.
A Psychologists Perspective | Dr. Elisabeth Saxton | PainAB Let’s Talk
10:53
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A Psychologists Perspective | Dr. Elisabeth Saxton | PainAB Let’s Talk

Psychology does not mean "it's all in my head" and for those living with osteoarthritis, psychological interventions can support pain management, dealing with change, and addressing how OA can impact many areas of your life. Allowing you to feel more in control and connected to what is important to you. For more resources: ✨ 𝐒𝐔𝐁𝐒𝐂𝐑𝐈𝐁𝐄 to our channel to get notified of new video releases 📌 Visit [www.painab.ca](http://www.painab.ca/) 📣 Follow our Twitter account @Alberta_Pain #letstalkoa #painabletstalk Osteoarthritis is the most common type of arthritis and a significant cause of disability worldwide.  With a growing and aging Canadian population, its prevalence and burden of disability are predicted increase.  Fortunately, the risk of developing osteoarthritis can be reduced and while there is no known cure, much can be done to reduce its impacts. ([Osteoarthritis Canada](https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/publications/diseases-conditions/osteoarthritis.html)) Our May 6th educational event focused on osteoarthritic pain for people with lived experience and  healthcare providers.
OT Perspective in Treating Osteoarthritis | Cheryl Crow | PainAB Let’s Talk
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OT Perspective in Treating Osteoarthritis | Cheryl Crow | PainAB Let’s Talk

Cheryl will provide an overview of how occupational therapists help people with osteoarthritis participate in meaningful daily activities and adopt behaviors that support health and wellbeing. She will use the biopsychosocial model as a springboard to explain the breadth of occupational therapy approaches that can improve quality of life for people with osteoarthritis. For more resources: ✨ 𝐒𝐔𝐁𝐒𝐂𝐑𝐈𝐁𝐄 to our channel to get notified of new video releases 📌 Visit [www.painab.ca](http://www.painab.ca/) 📣 Follow our Twitter account @Alberta_Pain #letstalkoa #painabletstalk Osteoarthritis is the most common type of arthritis and a significant cause of disability worldwide.  With a growing and aging Canadian population, its prevalence and burden of disability are predicted increase.  Fortunately, the risk of developing osteoarthritis can be reduced and while there is no known cure, much can be done to reduce its impacts. ([Osteoarthritis Canada](https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/publications/diseases-conditions/osteoarthritis.html)) Our May 6th educational event focused on osteoarthritic pain for people with lived experience and  healthcare providers.
Physiotherapy Management of Osteoarthritis | Emilie Brown | PainAB Let’s Talk
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Physiotherapy Management of Osteoarthritis | Emilie Brown | PainAB Let’s Talk

This presentation will offer a physiotherapy perspective on the management of osteoarthritis. Current research and guidelines regarding best physiotherapy and exercise practice in the management of hip osteoarthritis will be discussed throughout the presentation. For more resources: ✨ 𝐒𝐔𝐁𝐒𝐂𝐑𝐈𝐁𝐄 to our channel to get notified of new video releases 📌 Visit [www.painab.ca](http://www.painab.ca/) 📣 Follow our Twitter account @Alberta_Pain #letstalkoa #painabletstalk Osteoarthritis is the most common type of arthritis and a significant cause of disability worldwide.  With a growing and aging Canadian population, its prevalence and burden of disability are predicted increase.  Fortunately, the risk of developing osteoarthritis can be reduced and while there is no known cure, much can be done to reduce its impacts. ([Osteoarthritis Canada](https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/publications/diseases-conditions/osteoarthritis.html)) Our May 6th educational event focused on osteoarthritic pain for people with lived experience and  healthcare providers.
Common Osteoarthritis Medications | Will Leung | PainAB Let’s Talk
08:08
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Common Osteoarthritis Medications | Will Leung | PainAB Let’s Talk

The material presented will be designed to provide practical information to both health care professionals and patients. This will include medication Do’s and Don’ts for the following commonly used medications for Osteoarthritis. For more resources: ✨ 𝐒𝐔𝐁𝐒𝐂𝐑𝐈𝐁𝐄 to our channel to get notified of new video releases 📌 Visit [www.painab.ca](http://www.painab.ca/) 📣 Follow our Twitter account @Alberta_Pain #letstalkoa #painabletstalk Osteoarthritis is the most common type of arthritis and a significant cause of disability worldwide.  With a growing and aging Canadian population, its prevalence and burden of disability are predicted increase.  Fortunately, the risk of developing osteoarthritis can be reduced and while there is no known cure, much can be done to reduce its impacts. ([Osteoarthritis Canada](https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/publications/diseases-conditions/osteoarthritis.html)) Our May 6th educational event focused on osteoarthritic pain for people with lived experience and  healthcare providers.
Movement Break | Diane Roylance
06:07
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Movement Break | Diane Roylance

Take a break for some movement! For more resources: ✨ 𝐒𝐔𝐁𝐒𝐂𝐑𝐈𝐁𝐄 to our channel to get notified of new video releases 📌 Visit [www.painab.ca](http://www.painab.ca/) 📣 Follow our Twitter account @Alberta_Pain #letstalkoa #painabletstalk Osteoarthritis is the most common type of arthritis and a significant cause of disability worldwide.  With a growing and aging Canadian population, its prevalence and burden of disability are predicted increase.  Fortunately, the risk of developing osteoarthritis can be reduced and while there is no known cure, much can be done to reduce its impacts. ([Osteoarthritis Canada](https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/publications/diseases-conditions/osteoarthritis.html)) Our May 6th educational event focused on osteoarthritic pain for people with lived experience and  healthcare providers.
Clinical Pain Research in Osteoarthritis | Dr. Lisa Carlesso and Patrycja Vaid | Pain AB Let's Talk
13:39
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Clinical Pain Research in Osteoarthritis | Dr. Lisa Carlesso and Patrycja Vaid | Pain AB Let's Talk

Dr. Carlesso will discuss her research findings about the experience of pain in people with knee osteoarthritis. She has studied the underlying mechanisms of osteoarthritis pain as well as the relationships between it and various risk factors, and characteristics. Her work aims to help healthcare providers with assessing and treating osteoarthritis pain. For more resources: ✨ 𝐒𝐔𝐁𝐒𝐂𝐑𝐈𝐁𝐄 to our channel to get notified of new video releases 📌 Visit [www.painab.ca](http://www.painab.ca/) 📣 Follow our Twitter account @Alberta_Pain #letstalkoa #painabletstalk Osteoarthritis is the most common type of arthritis and a significant cause of disability worldwide.  With a growing and aging Canadian population, its prevalence and burden of disability are predicted increase.  Fortunately, the risk of developing osteoarthritis can be reduced and while there is no known cure, much can be done to reduce its impacts. ([Osteoarthritis Canada](https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/publications/diseases-conditions/osteoarthritis.html)) Our May 6th educational event focused on osteoarthritic pain for people with lived experience and  healthcare providers.
Osteoarthritis Mythbusting | A Lively Discussion | Pain AB Let's Talk
21:49
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Osteoarthritis Mythbusting | A Lively Discussion | Pain AB Let's Talk

We have all likely gone down the "Dr. Google" rabbit hole at some point, and this is your chance to get answers from the experts! Have you heard things about osteoarthritis that made you nervous? Things you wanted to ask because you weren't sure? Facts you want to double-check? Ask those questions here and get answers during this discussion! For more resources: ✨ 𝐒𝐔𝐁𝐒𝐂𝐑𝐈𝐁𝐄 to our channel to get notified of new video releases 📌 Visit www.painab.ca 📣 Follow our Twitter account @Alberta_Pain #letstalkoa #painabletstalk Osteoarthritis is the most common type of arthritis and a significant cause of disability worldwide. With a growing and aging Canadian population, its prevalence and burden of disability are predicted to increase. Fortunately, the risk of developing osteoarthritis can be reduced and while there is no known cure, much can be done to reduce its impacts. ([Osteoarthritis Canada](https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/publications/diseases-conditions/osteoarthritis.html)) Our May 6th educational event focused on osteoarthritic pain for people with lived experience and healthcare providers.
Understanding your Osteoarthritis Diagnosis | Dr. Gillian Hawker | Pain AB Let’s Talk
48:23
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Understanding your Osteoarthritis Diagnosis | Dr. Gillian Hawker | Pain AB Let’s Talk

In this session, Dr. Hawker will discuss how a diagnosis of osteoarthritis is made clinically and its significance for a person who is newly diagnosed, including important questions that should be asked of your physician. In addition, the differences between two of the most common forms of arthritis, osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis will be explained, highlighting the role of inflammation. For more resources: ✨ 𝐒𝐔𝐁𝐒𝐂𝐑𝐈𝐁𝐄 to our channel to get notified of new video releases 📌 Visit www.painab.ca 📣 Follow our Twitter account @Alberta_Pain #letstalkoa #painabletstalk Osteoarthritis is the most common type of arthritis and a significant cause of disability worldwide.  With a growing and aging Canadian population, its prevalence and burden of disability are predicted increase.  Fortunately, the risk of developing osteoarthritis can be reduced and while there is no known cure, much can be done to reduce its impacts. ([Osteoarthritis Canada](https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/publications/diseases-conditions/osteoarthritis.html)) Our May 6th educational event focused on osteoarthritic pain for people with lived experience and  healthcare providers.
How to Talk to Your Physician About Your Pain | A Roleplay | Pain AB Let's Talk
01:22:35
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How to Talk to Your Physician About Your Pain | A Roleplay | Pain AB Let's Talk

Attendees will learn how to effectively talk to their family doctor about their pain and/or main concerns via role-play demonstration. They will learn the potential barriers and how to address them. Interaction is encouraged through the use of comments/questions during the presentation. For more resources: ✨ 𝐒𝐔𝐁𝐒𝐂𝐑𝐈𝐁𝐄 to our channel to get notified of new video releases 📌 Visit [www.painab.ca](http://www.painab.ca/) 📣 Follow our Twitter account @Alberta_Pain #letstalkoa #painabletstalk Osteoarthritis is the most common type of arthritis and a significant cause of disability worldwide.  With a growing and aging Canadian population, its prevalence and burden of disability are predicted increase.  Fortunately, the risk of developing osteoarthritis can be reduced and while there is no known cure, much can be done to reduce its impacts. ([Osteoarthritis Canada](https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/publications/diseases-conditions/osteoarthritis.html)) Our May 6th educational event focused on osteoarthritic pain for people with lived experience and  healthcare providers.
Afternoon Moderated Group Question and Answer | WPS21
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Afternoon Moderated Group Question and Answer | WPS21

Afternoon Moderated Group Question and Answer with Dr. Jaeun Macen and Dr. Elisabeth Saxton. For more resources: ▶️ 𝐒𝐔𝐁𝐒𝐂𝐑𝐈𝐁𝐄 to our channel to get notified of new video releases 🌎 Visit www.painab.ca 🐦 Follow our Twitter account @Alberta_Pain #WPS21 #painsocietyofalberta #painab The Pain Society of Alberta's World Pain Summit held October 15-17, 2021. Distinguished speakers from all over the world volunteered their time, a wealth of information, their experiences, and support to address thousands registrants who live with and manage pain in Alberta & beyond.
Dr. Elisabeth Saxton | Choose Your Own Adventure | WPS21
18:08
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Dr. Elisabeth Saxton | Choose Your Own Adventure | WPS21

Building on the principles of acceptance and commitment therapy, attendees will have the opportunity to engage in a values-based exercise to increase understanding of the broad applicability of ACT for those who are living with pain, and those who work with them. For more resources: ▶️ 𝐒𝐔𝐁𝐒𝐂𝐑𝐈𝐁𝐄 to our channel to get notified of new video releases 🌎 Visit www.painab.ca 🐦 Follow our Twitter account @Alberta_Pain #WPS21 #painsocietyofalberta #painab The Pain Society of Alberta's World Pain Summit held October 15-17, 2021. Distinguished speakers from all over the world volunteered their time, a wealth of information, their experiences, and support to address thousands registrants who live with and manage pain in Alberta & beyond.
Dr. Jaeun Macen | Courage to Go Deeper | WPS21
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Dr. Jaeun Macen | Courage to Go Deeper | WPS21

As clinicians, how do we respond internally and externally when we cannot fully resolve pain and eliminate suffering in those for whom we care? How do we care for our own suffering when our best attempts to help are frustrated? Can we still talk about healing when physical healing is not possible? Compassion and self-compassion allow us to go deeper into the places of suffering with the courage to fully experience our humanity. For more resources: ▶️ 𝐒𝐔𝐁𝐒𝐂𝐑𝐈𝐁𝐄 to our channel to get notified of new video releases 🌎 Visit www.painab.ca 🐦 Follow our Twitter account @Alberta_Pain #WPS21 #painsocietyofalberta #painab The Pain Society of Alberta's World Pain Summit held October 15-17, 2021. Distinguished speakers from all over the world volunteered their time, a wealth of information, their experiences, and support to address thousands registrants who live with and manage pain in Alberta & beyond.
Dana Pederson | A Tribute and Line Dance | WPS21
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Dana Pederson | A Tribute and Line Dance | WPS21

This movement break is dedicated to an exceptional young lady, Dana Pederson. Dana sustained a burn which covered 85% of her body. She lost both her hands and a leg to the burns, and experienced unspeakable pain. Yet Dana never gave up. For more resources: ▶️ 𝐒𝐔𝐁𝐒𝐂𝐑𝐈𝐁𝐄 to our channel to get notified of new video releases 🌎 Visit www.painab.ca 🐦 Follow our Twitter account @Alberta_Pain #WPS21 #painsocietyofalberta #painab The Pain Society of Alberta's World Pain Summit held October 15-17, 2021. Distinguished speakers from all over the world volunteered their time, a wealth of information, their experiences, and support to address thousands registrants who live with and manage pain in Alberta & beyond.
Afternoon Moderated for Group Question and Answer | WPS21
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Afternoon Moderated for Group Question and Answer | WPS21

Afternoon Moderated Group Question and Answer with Dr. Jason Busse and Dr. Hance Clarke. For more resources: ▶️ 𝐒𝐔𝐁𝐒𝐂𝐑𝐈𝐁𝐄 to our channel to get notified of new video releases 🌎 Visit www.painab.ca 🐦 Follow our Twitter account @Alberta_Pain #WPS21 #painsocietyofalberta #painab The Pain Society of Alberta's World Pain Summit held October 15-17, 2021. Distinguished speakers from all over the world volunteered their time, a wealth of information, their experiences, and support to address thousands registrants who live with and manage pain in Alberta & beyond.
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