Arthritis & Osteoporosis WA and Body Logic Physiotherapy are pleased to offer this clinical education event on the management of osteoarthritis of the knee.

When: Saturday 12th June 2021, 8am – 11:30am
Where: Wyllie Arthritis Centre, 17 Lemnos Street, Shenton Park WA

PROGRAM with GP Facilitator, Dr Joe Kosterich

“Overview of OA Knee”  Prof Hans Nossent, Rheumatologist

“Person-centred approach to managing OA”  Dr JP Caneiro, Specialist Sports Physiotherapist

“Surgical Management of OA knee”  Mr Daniel Meyerkort, Orthopaedic Surgeon

“The Role of Diet in the Management of OA knee” Dr Emily Calton, Clinical Dietitian

LEARNING OUTCOMES:

1. Assess the efficacy and safety of various pain management strategies in the
treatment of knee osteoarthritis.

2. Identify when a patient with osteoarthritis of the knee should be referred for
surgical opinion.

3. Discuss different exercise options for a patient with osteoarthritis of the knee.

4. Apply up to date evidence to inform patient discussions about OA knee
management, including modifiable risk factors.

TARGET AUDIENCE: 

Currently registered GPs, Nurses, Allied Health Professionals. Your AHPRA number is required with registration. Please phone 9388 2199 if you are registered through a different professional entity.

CPD: CPD Activity (2pts per hr) pending approval under the RACGP CPD Program.

REGISTRATION IS ESSENTIAL by  Fri 4th June  Closing date extended to 12pm Fri 11th June 2021
Limited places due to reduced capacity. Please register to confirm your place.

For enquiries call Clara on 9388 2199 or email clarac@arthritiswa.org.au.