
COMET – Comprehensive Osteoarthritis Management: Education and Treatment
Looking to learn more about arthritis?
The Canadian Academy of Sport and Exercise Medicine is hosting a FREE information session on osteoarthritis open to the public!
LEARN: Exercise options, bracing, injection therapies and more!
Sessions presented by Dr Marni Wesner and Dr Terry DeFreitas both Sport and Exercise Medicine Physicians with an interest in helping patients with osteoarthritis get and remain active!
Date and Time: Saturday, May 10th, 2025 starting at 2:00pm
Location: Cedar Room, PEI Convention Centre, Charlottetown, PEI
Learning Objectives
- Describe the pathophysiology and progression of osteoarthritis to enhance clinical assessment and patient education.
- Evaluate evidence-based non-surgical and surgical treatment options for managing osteoarthritis in active individuals.
- Develop individualized management plans that incorporate exercise, lifestyle modifications, and multidisciplinary care to optimize patient outcomes.
Accreditation
This event is an Accredited Group Learning Activity (Section 1) as defined by the Maintenance of Certification Program of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, and approved by the Canadian Orthopaedic Association. You may claim a maximum of 3 hours (credits are automatically calculated). | Through an agreement between the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada and the American Medical Association, physicians may convert Royal College MOC credits to AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Information on the process to convert Royal College MOC credit to AMA credit can be found at https://edhub.ama-assn.org/pages/applications.
There is no cost to attend. Registration required.
2:00pm – Comprehensive Osteoarthritis Management for the public and primary care providers
3:00pm – Question period
3:30pm – Break
3:45pm – OA treatment strategy for physicians and primary care providers
5:00pm – End of session