﻿{"id":37826,"date":"2025-10-09T12:08:19","date_gmt":"2025-10-09T16:08:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sparthritis.ca\/?p=37826"},"modified":"2025-10-15T11:24:03","modified_gmt":"2025-10-15T15:24:03","slug":"comprendre-larthrite-psoriasique-que-se-passe-t-il-dans-mon-corps","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sparthritis.ca\/fr\/comprendre-larthrite-psoriasique-que-se-passe-t-il-dans-mon-corps\/","title":{"rendered":"Comprendre l&rsquo;arthrite psoriasique : que se passe-t-il dans mon corps ?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=\u00a0\u00bb1&Prime; _builder_version=\u00a0\u00bb4.27.4&Prime; _module_preset=\u00a0\u00bbdefault\u00a0\u00bb da_disable_devices=\u00a0\u00bboff|off|off\u00a0\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00a0\u00bb{}\u00a0\u00bb da_is_popup=\u00a0\u00bboff\u00a0\u00bb da_exit_intent=\u00a0\u00bboff\u00a0\u00bb da_has_close=\u00a0\u00bbon\u00a0\u00bb da_alt_close=\u00a0\u00bboff\u00a0\u00bb da_dark_close=\u00a0\u00bboff\u00a0\u00bb da_not_modal=\u00a0\u00bbon\u00a0\u00bb da_is_singular=\u00a0\u00bboff\u00a0\u00bb da_with_loader=\u00a0\u00bboff\u00a0\u00bb da_has_shadow=\u00a0\u00bbon\u00a0\u00bb][et_pb_row _builder_version=\u00a0\u00bb4.27.4&Prime; _module_preset=\u00a0\u00bbdefault\u00a0\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00a0\u00bb{}\u00a0\u00bb][et_pb_column type=\u00a0\u00bb4_4&Prime; _builder_version=\u00a0\u00bb4.27.4&Prime; _module_preset=\u00a0\u00bbdefault\u00a0\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00a0\u00bb{}\u00a0\u00bb][et_pb_text _builder_version=\u00a0\u00bb4.27.4&Prime; _module_preset=\u00a0\u00bbdefault\u00a0\u00bb header_3_font=\u00a0\u00bb|&#8211;et_global_body_font_weight|||||||\u00a0\u00bb header_3_text_color=\u00a0\u00bb#E02B20&Prime; link_option_url=\u00a0\u00bb#watchvideo\u00a0\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00a0\u00bb{}\u00a0\u00bb]<\/p>\n<h3>Regardez ce vid\u00e9o (anglais seulement)<\/h3>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\u00a0\u00bb4.27.4&Prime; _module_preset=\u00a0\u00bbdefault\u00a0\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00a0\u00bb{}\u00a0\u00bb]<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"286\" data-end=\"368\"><strong>Webinaire de l&rsquo;Association canadienne de spondylarthrite (CSA) avec la Dre Dafna Gladman<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Vivre avec la <strong>polyarthrite psoriasique (PsA)<\/strong> peut \u00eatre accablant, surtout aux premiers stades, lorsque les sympt\u00f4mes peuvent \u00eatre d\u00e9routants ou impr\u00e9visibles. Afin de soutenir les personnes nouvellement diagnostiqu\u00e9es ou \u00e0 la recherche de r\u00e9ponses concernant leurs sympt\u00f4mes, l&rsquo;Association canadienne de spondylarthrite (CSA) a r\u00e9cemment organis\u00e9 un webinaire \u00e9ducatif approfondi intitul\u00e9 \u00ab Polyarthrite psoriasique : Que se passe-t-il dans mon corps ? \u00bb.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"769\" data-end=\"1080\">Cette session en direct \u00e9tait anim\u00e9e par la <strong>Dre Dafna Gladman<\/strong>, rhumatologue de renomm\u00e9e mondiale, chercheuse et codirectrice du Gladman Kremble Psoriatic Arthritis Program au Toronto Western Hospital. Les recherches novatrices de la Dre Gladman ont fa\u00e7onn\u00e9 la mani\u00e8re dont l&rsquo;arthrite psoriasique est diagnostiqu\u00e9e et trait\u00e9e dans le monde entier.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\u00a0\u00bb4.27.4&Prime; _module_preset=\u00a0\u00bbdefault\u00a0\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00a0\u00bb{}\u00a0\u00bb]<\/p>\n<h3>Ce qui diff\u00e9rencie l&rsquo;arthrite psoriasique<\/h3>\n<p>L&rsquo;arthrite psoriasique (PsA) est plus qu&rsquo;une \u00ab simple douleur articulaire \u00bb. Il s&rsquo;agit d&rsquo;une <strong>maladie inflammatoire chronique<\/strong> qui touche environ 30 % des personnes atteintes de psoriasis. Contrairement \u00e0 l&rsquo;arthrose ou \u00e0 la polyarthrite rhumato\u00efde, la PsA peut toucher les<strong> articulations distales<\/strong> (doigts et orteils),<strong> la colonne vert\u00e9brale et le bassin<\/strong> (atteinte axiale) et provoquer un gonflement, une raideur et de la fatigue.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1485\" data-end=\"1558\">Le Dr Gladman a expliqu\u00e9 en quoi la PsA se distingue des autres formes d&rsquo;arthrite :<\/p>\n<ul style=\"padding-left: 45px;\" data-start=\"1560\" data-end=\"2024\">\n<li data-start=\"1560\" data-end=\"1678\">\n<p data-start=\"1562\" data-end=\"1678\"><strong>Douleur inflammatoire vs douleur non inflammatoire<\/strong> : la douleur li\u00e9e \u00e0 la PsA s&rsquo;aggrave g\u00e9n\u00e9ralement avec l&rsquo;inactivit\u00e9 et s&rsquo;am\u00e9liore avec le mouvement.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1679\" data-end=\"1776\">\n<p data-start=\"1681\" data-end=\"1776\"><strong>Maladie axiale<\/strong> : environ 50 % des personnes atteintes de PsA d\u00e9veloppent des douleurs inflammatoires et une raideur au niveau du dos.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1777\" data-end=\"1902\">\n<p data-start=\"1779\" data-end=\"1902\"><strong>Impact multisyst\u00e9mique<\/strong> : la PsA peut affecter la peau, les ongles, les yeux, les tendons et m\u00eame augmenter le risque de maladies cardiovasculaires.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1903\" data-end=\"2024\">\n<p data-start=\"1905\" data-end=\"2024\"><strong>\u00c9volution variable<\/strong> : les sympt\u00f4mes et la progression de la maladie sont impr\u00e9visibles, ce qui rend le diagnostic et le traitement pr\u00e9coces essentiels.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Votre contenu va ici. Modifiez ou supprimez ce texte en ligne ou dans les param\u00e8tres du module Contenu. Vous pouvez \u00e9galement styliser chaque aspect de ce contenu dans les param\u00e8tres du module Design et m\u00eame appliquer un CSS personnalis\u00e9 \u00e0 ce texte dans les param\u00e8tres avanc\u00e9s du module.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\u00a0\u00bb4.27.4&Prime; _module_preset=\u00a0\u00bbdefault\u00a0\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00a0\u00bb{}\u00a0\u00bb]<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"2031\" data-end=\"2083\">Reconna\u00eetre les sympt\u00f4mes et obtenir un diagnostic pr\u00e9coce<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2085\" data-end=\"2218\">De nombreuses personnes vivent avec des sympt\u00f4mes inexpliqu\u00e9s pendant des ann\u00e9es avant d&rsquo;obtenir un diagnostic. Les signes pr\u00e9curseurs courants de l&rsquo;arthrite psoriasique comprennent :<\/p>\n<ul style=\"padding-left: 45px;\" data-start=\"2220\" data-end=\"2441\">\n<li data-start=\"2220\" data-end=\"2270\">\n<p data-start=\"2222\" data-end=\"2270\">Douleurs articulaires persistantes, raideurs et gonflements<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2271\" data-end=\"2312\">\n<p data-start=\"2273\" data-end=\"2312\">Douleurs dorsales qui s&rsquo;att\u00e9nuent avec l&rsquo;activit\u00e9 physique<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2313\" data-end=\"2359\">\n<p data-start=\"2315\" data-end=\"2359\">Modifications des ongles, telles que piq\u00fbres ou d\u00e9collement<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2360\" data-end=\"2392\">\n<p data-start=\"2362\" data-end=\"2392\">Fatigue et mobilit\u00e9 r\u00e9duite<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2393\" data-end=\"2441\">\n<p data-start=\"2395\" data-end=\"2441\">Inflammation des doigts ou des orteils (dactylite)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"2443\" data-end=\"2663\"><strong>L&rsquo;importance d&rsquo;un diagnostic pr\u00e9coce<\/strong> : Des \u00e9tudes montrent que les personnes qui re\u00e7oivent un traitement dans les 6 \u00e0 12 mois suivant l&rsquo;apparition des sympt\u00f4mes obtiennent des r\u00e9sultats nettement meilleurs, notamment une r\u00e9duction des l\u00e9sions articulaires et une am\u00e9lioration de leur qualit\u00e9 de vie.<\/p>\n<blockquote data-start=\"2665\" data-end=\"2783\">\n<p data-start=\"2667\" data-end=\"2783\">\u00ab Plus t\u00f4t nous voyons le patient, plus t\u00f4t nous le traitons, meilleurs sont les r\u00e9sultats. \u00bb \u2014 Dr Dafna Gladman<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\u00a0\u00bb4.27.4&Prime; _module_preset=\u00a0\u00bbdefault\u00a0\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00a0\u00bb{}\u00a0\u00bb]<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"2790\" data-end=\"2843\">Pourquoi l&rsquo;arthrite psoriasique est une affection qui touche l&rsquo;ensemble du corps<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2845\" data-end=\"2925\">L&rsquo;arthrite psoriasique ne se limite pas aux articulations. Elle peut toucher de nombreuses parties du corps, notamment :<\/p>\n<ul style=\"padding-left: 45px;\" data-start=\"2927\" data-end=\"3284\">\n<li data-start=\"2927\" data-end=\"2996\">\n<p data-start=\"2929\" data-end=\"2996\"><strong>La peau et les ongles<\/strong> : les l\u00e9sions psoriasiques et les modifications des ongles sont fr\u00e9quentes<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2997\" data-end=\"3103\">\n<p data-start=\"2999\" data-end=\"3103\"><strong>Les tendons et les ligaments<\/strong> : une inflammation peut appara\u00eetre dans des zones telles que le tendon d&rsquo;Achille ou le fascia plantaire.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3104\" data-end=\"3185\">\n<p data-start=\"3106\" data-end=\"3185\"><strong>Les yeux et l&rsquo;intestin<\/strong> : certains patients d\u00e9veloppent une uv\u00e9ite ou une maladie inflammatoire de l&rsquo;intestin.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3186\" data-end=\"3284\">\n<p data-start=\"3188\" data-end=\"3284\"><strong>Le c\u0153ur et la sant\u00e9 mentale<\/strong> : risque accru de maladies cardiovasculaires, d&rsquo;anxi\u00e9t\u00e9 et de d\u00e9pression.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"3286\" data-end=\"3466\">Le contr\u00f4le de l&rsquo;inflammation gr\u00e2ce \u00e0 un traitement appropri\u00e9 et \u00e0 des changements de mode de vie, tels que la pratique r\u00e9guli\u00e8re d&rsquo;une activit\u00e9 physique et un bon sommeil, peut am\u00e9liorer \u00e0 la fois la <strong>sant\u00e9 physique<\/strong> et le<strong> bien-\u00eatre mental<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\u00a0\u00bb4.27.4&Prime; 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Elle a jou\u00e9 un r\u00f4le d\u00e9terminant dans la d\u00e9finition de la maladie, l&rsquo;am\u00e9lioration des crit\u00e8res diagnostiques et l&rsquo;avancement des traitements qui transforment la qualit\u00e9 de vie des patients. Ses contributions ont \u00e9t\u00e9 reconnues \u00e0 l&rsquo;\u00e9chelle nationale par sa nomination \u00e0 <strong>l&rsquo;Ordre du Canada<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Regardez ce vid\u00e9o (anglais seulement)Webinaire de l&rsquo;Association canadienne de spondylarthrite (CSA) avec la Dre Dafna Gladman Vivre avec la polyarthrite psoriasique (PsA) peut \u00eatre accablant, surtout aux premiers stades, lorsque [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":37764,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" da_disable_devices=\"off|off|off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" da_is_popup=\"off\" da_exit_intent=\"off\" da_has_close=\"on\" da_alt_close=\"off\" da_dark_close=\"off\" da_not_modal=\"on\" da_is_singular=\"off\" da_with_loader=\"off\" da_has_shadow=\"on\"][et_pb_row _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"4_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" header_3_font=\"|--et_global_body_font_weight|||||||\" header_3_text_color=\"#E02B20\" link_option_url=\"#watchvideo\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<\/p><h3>Watch the video<\/h3><p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<\/p><h3 data-start=\"286\" data-end=\"368\"><strong data-start=\"286\" data-end=\"368\">A Canadian Spondyloarthritis Association (CSA) Webinar with Dr. Dafna Gladman<\/strong><\/h3><p data-start=\"370\" data-end=\"767\">Living with <strong data-start=\"382\" data-end=\"411\">psoriatic arthritis (PsA)<\/strong> can be overwhelming, especially in the early stages when symptoms may be confusing or unpredictable. To support those who are newly diagnosed\u2014or searching for answers about their symptoms\u2014the <strong data-start=\"604\" data-end=\"652\">Canadian Spondyloarthritis Association (CSA)<\/strong> recently hosted an in-depth <strong data-start=\"681\" data-end=\"704\">educational webinar<\/strong> titled <em data-start=\"712\" data-end=\"765\">\u201cPsoriatic Arthritis: What\u2019s Happening to My Body?\u201d<\/em><\/p><p data-start=\"769\" data-end=\"1080\">This live session was led by <strong data-start=\"798\" data-end=\"820\">Dr. Dafna Gladman<\/strong>, a world-renowned rheumatologist, researcher, and co-director of the Gladman Kremble Psoriatic Arthritis Program at Toronto Western Hospital. Dr. Gladman\u2019s groundbreaking research has shaped how psoriatic arthritis is diagnosed and treated around the world.<\/p><p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<\/p><h3 data-start=\"1087\" data-end=\"1131\">What Makes Psoriatic Arthritis Different<\/h3><p data-start=\"1133\" data-end=\"1483\">Psoriatic arthritis (PsA) is more than \u201cjust joint pain.\u201d It\u2019s a <strong data-start=\"1198\" data-end=\"1230\">chronic inflammatory disease<\/strong> that affects about 30% of people living with psoriasis. Unlike osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis, PsA can involve the <strong data-start=\"1354\" data-end=\"1371\">distal joints<\/strong> (fingers and toes), <strong data-start=\"1392\" data-end=\"1412\">spine and pelvis<\/strong> (axial involvement), and can cause swelling, stiffness, and fatigue.<\/p><p data-start=\"1485\" data-end=\"1558\">Dr. Gladman explained how PsA stands apart from other forms of arthritis:<\/p><ul style=\"padding-left: 45px;\" data-start=\"1560\" data-end=\"2024\"><li data-start=\"1560\" data-end=\"1678\"><p data-start=\"1562\" data-end=\"1678\"><strong data-start=\"1562\" data-end=\"1605\">Inflammatory vs. non-inflammatory pain:<\/strong> PsA pain typically worsens with inactivity and improves with movement.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1679\" data-end=\"1776\"><p data-start=\"1681\" data-end=\"1776\"><strong data-start=\"1681\" data-end=\"1699\">Axial disease:<\/strong> About 50% of people with PsA develop inflammatory back pain and stiffness.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1777\" data-end=\"1902\"><p data-start=\"1779\" data-end=\"1902\"><strong data-start=\"1779\" data-end=\"1803\">Multi-system impact:<\/strong> PsA can affect skin, nails, eyes, tendons, and even increase the risk of cardiovascular disease.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1903\" data-end=\"2024\"><p data-start=\"1905\" data-end=\"2024\"><strong data-start=\"1905\" data-end=\"1925\">Variable course:<\/strong> Symptoms and disease progression are unpredictable, making early diagnosis and treatment critical.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><p>Your content goes here. 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Common early signs of psoriatic arthritis include:<\/p><ul style=\"padding-left: 45px;\" data-start=\"2220\" data-end=\"2441\"><li data-start=\"2220\" data-end=\"2270\"><p data-start=\"2222\" data-end=\"2270\">Persistent joint pain, stiffness, and swelling<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"2271\" data-end=\"2312\"><p data-start=\"2273\" data-end=\"2312\">Back pain that improves with activity<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"2313\" data-end=\"2359\"><p data-start=\"2315\" data-end=\"2359\">Nail changes such as pitting or separation<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"2360\" data-end=\"2392\"><p data-start=\"2362\" data-end=\"2392\">Fatigue and reduced mobility<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"2393\" data-end=\"2441\"><p data-start=\"2395\" data-end=\"2441\">Inflammation in fingers or toes (dactylitis)<\/p><\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"2443\" data-end=\"2663\"><strong data-start=\"2443\" data-end=\"2470\">Early diagnosis matters<\/strong>: Research shows that people who receive treatment within the first 6\u201312 months of symptom onset have significantly better outcomes, including reduced joint damage and improved quality of life.<\/p><blockquote data-start=\"2665\" data-end=\"2783\"><p data-start=\"2667\" data-end=\"2783\">\u201cThe earlier we see the patient, the earlier we treat the patient, the better their outcome.\u201d \u2014 <em data-start=\"2763\" data-end=\"2783\">Dr. Dafna Gladman<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote><p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<\/p><h3 data-start=\"2790\" data-end=\"2843\">Why Psoriatic Arthritis Is a Whole-Body Condition<\/h3><p data-start=\"2845\" data-end=\"2925\">PsA doesn\u2019t stop at the joints. It can affect many parts of the body, including:<\/p><ul style=\"padding-left: 45px;\" data-start=\"2927\" data-end=\"3284\"><li data-start=\"2927\" data-end=\"2996\"><p data-start=\"2929\" data-end=\"2996\"><strong data-start=\"2929\" data-end=\"2948\">Skin and nails:<\/strong> Psoriasis lesions and nail changes are common<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"2997\" data-end=\"3103\"><p data-start=\"2999\" data-end=\"3103\"><strong data-start=\"2999\" data-end=\"3025\">Tendons and ligaments:<\/strong> Inflammation can appear in areas like the Achilles tendon or plantar fascia<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"3104\" data-end=\"3185\"><p data-start=\"3106\" data-end=\"3185\"><strong data-start=\"3106\" data-end=\"3123\">Eyes and gut:<\/strong> Some patients develop uveitis or inflammatory bowel disease<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"3186\" data-end=\"3284\"><p data-start=\"3188\" data-end=\"3284\"><strong data-start=\"3188\" data-end=\"3216\">Heart and mental health:<\/strong> Increased risk of cardiovascular disease, anxiety, and depression<\/p><\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"3286\" data-end=\"3466\">Controlling inflammation through appropriate treatment and lifestyle changes\u2014such as regular exercise and good sleep\u2014can improve both <strong data-start=\"3420\" data-end=\"3439\">physical health<\/strong> and <strong data-start=\"3444\" data-end=\"3465\">mental well-being<\/strong>.<\/p><p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<\/p><h3 data-start=\"3473\" data-end=\"3503\">The Power of Self-Advocacy<\/h3><p data-start=\"3505\" data-end=\"3600\">Dr. Gladman emphasized the importance of <strong data-start=\"3546\" data-end=\"3571\">patient self-advocacy<\/strong> during medical appointments:<\/p><ul style=\"padding-left: 45px;\" data-start=\"3602\" data-end=\"3902\"><li data-start=\"3602\" data-end=\"3670\"><p data-start=\"3604\" data-end=\"3670\">Always mention <strong data-start=\"3619\" data-end=\"3639\">any skin lesions<\/strong>\u2014even if they\u2019re not visible.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"3671\" data-end=\"3752\"><p data-start=\"3673\" data-end=\"3752\">Report any joint or back pain to your dermatologist or primary care provider.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"3753\" data-end=\"3816\"><p data-start=\"3755\" data-end=\"3816\">Request a referral to a rheumatologist if symptoms persist.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"3817\" data-end=\"3902\"><p data-start=\"3819\" data-end=\"3902\">Ask your care team about your risk of developing PsA if you already have psoriasis.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><p>[\/et_pb_text][ba_video_popup icon=\"6\" video_link=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=pfhrhZoqY0s\" img_height=\"453px\" icon_color=\"#E02B20\" module_id=\"watchvideo\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" hover_enabled=\"0\" border_radii=\"on|9px|9px|9px|9px\" box_shadow_style=\"preset1\" box_shadow_color=\"rgba(0,0,0,0.2)\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" image=\"https:\/\/sparthritis.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Understanding-Psoriatic-Arthritis-Whats-Happening-to-My-Body.jpg\" title_text=\"Understanding Psoriatic Arthritis What\u2019s Happening to My Body\" sticky_enabled=\"0\"][\/ba_video_popup][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=\"1_3,2_3\" _builder_version=\"4.27.3\" _module_preset=\"default\" border_width_top=\"2px\" border_color_top=\"gcid-578f01a3-804c-40fe-94f8-3dea5c20a6a4\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{%22gcid-578f01a3-804c-40fe-94f8-3dea5c20a6a4%22:%91%22border_color_top%22%93}\"][et_pb_column type=\"1_3\" _builder_version=\"4.27.3\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_image src=\"https:\/\/sparthritis.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Gladman-Bio.png\" title_text=\"Gladman-Bio\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\"2_3\" _builder_version=\"4.27.3\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" text_text_color=\"gcid-7ff4cb58-2462-4d3d-9cab-84af1b5606bf\" custom_margin=\"25px||||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{%22gcid-7ff4cb58-2462-4d3d-9cab-84af1b5606bf%22:%91%22text_text_color%22%93}\"]<\/p><p><strong data-start=\"3931\" data-end=\"3953\">Dr. Dafna Gladman<\/strong> is a global leader in psoriatic arthritis research and care. 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