Spondyloarthritis Patient Forum

Join the Canadian Spondylitis Association (CSA) in conjunction with the Spondyloarthritis Research Consortium of Canada (SPARCC) for this very special patient forum webinar. Join three of SPARCC’s key members to discuss the cause of AS, it’s diagnosis, treatment options and the role of exercise. We’ll be hosting this session virtually though Zoom –  be sure to register to ensure you’ve saved your spot!

Featuring:

ROBERT D. INMAN, MD, FRCPC

• Professor, Department of Medicine, University of Toronto;
• Deputy Physician in Chief, Research, Medicine, University Health Network (UHN)
• Co-Director, Schroeder Arthritis Institute, UHN;
• Director, Spondylitis Program, UHN – Toronto Western Hospital

NIGIL HAROON, MD, PhD, DM, FRCPC

• Associate Professor of Medicine and Rheumatology, University of Toronto;
• Clinician Scientist and Attending Physician, Division head – Rheumatology,
• University Health Network & Mt. Sinai Hospital;
• Scientist, Krembil Research Institute; Schroeder Arthritis Institute
• Co-Director, Spondylitis Program, UHN – Toronto Western Hospital

LAURA PASSALENT, PT, BScPT, MHSc, ACPAC

• Physiotherapist Practitioner, Clinician Investigator, Schroeder Arthritis Institute,
• Krembil Research Institute, Toronto Western Hospital, University Health Network;
• Associate Program Director, Advanced Clinician Practitioner in Arthritis Care Program (ACPAC)
• Centre for Professional Development, Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto

Topics to be covered:

• What is the cause of AS?
• Why does it take so long for AS patients to be diagnosed?
• What’s new on the treatment landscape for AS?
• Why is exercise the cornerstone of managing AS?