Prescribing Weight Loss for Osteoarthritis

Module 2 of 12 in Management of Osteoarthritis

Overview

In this module we’ll explore the rationale for weight reduction for patients with osteoarthritis and discuss helpful strategies.

Learning Objectives

After completing this module, the participant will demonstrate the ability to:

Can losing weight help to decrease the pain in Osteoarthritis?
Would Osteoarthritis patients benefit from losing weight?
What are the best strategies for losing weight?

Contributors

Andrew Thompson
MD, MHPE, FRCPC (Rheumatologist)
Marlene Thompson
BScPT, ACPAC, (Advanced Clinical Therapist)