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SUMMARY:Clinical Update for Healthcare Professionals: Effective Weight Management in Osteoarthritis
DESCRIPTION:HP Clinical Update: Effective Weight Management in Osteoarthritis\nDate: Tuesday\, 10th June 2025Time: 6:00 PM – 7:30 PMVenue: Board Room\, Arthritis & Osteoporosis WA\, 17 Lemnos Street\, Shenton Park WA 6008\nCost: Free\nCME/CPD Points: Certificates of attendance will be provided for continuing professional development purposes. \n\nMeet the Presenter\nDr. Emily Calton\nPhD\, Accredited Practising Dietitian\, Accredited Sports Dietitian\, Nutritionist \nDr. Calton is a senior lecturer and researcher at Curtin University\, coordinator of nutrition-related research at Fiona Stanley Hospital\, Fremantle Hospital and Cockburn Health\, and a private practice dietitian providing personalised nutrition advice through The Nutrition Doctor. \n\nEvent Overview\nThis clinical update will provide evidence-based approaches to effective weight management specifically for patients with osteoarthritis. Weight management is identified as a core treatment in clinical practice guidelines for OA\, with research demonstrating significant improvements in pain and function with appropriate interventions. \nDr. Calton will address the complex relationship between obesity and osteoarthritis\, exploring both mechanical and metabolic pathways. The session focuses on practical\, applicable strategies that health professionals can implement immediately in their practice\, with special attention to weight-inclusive approaches that avoid stigma and improve patient outcomes. \n\nWhat You’ll Learn\nParticipants will be able to: \n\n\n\nApply comprehensive assessment approaches beyond BMI when evaluating patients with obesity and osteoarthritis\nImplement weight-inclusive\, non-stigmatising care practices that improve engagement and outcomes\nSelect appropriate evidence-based dietary approaches based on individual needs and clinical presentation\nDevelop collaborative care strategies that integrate dietitians and other allied health professionals into OA management\nExplain the relationship between weight management and osteoarthritis\, including specific mechanisms for symptom improvement\n\n\n\n\nWho Should Attend?\nThis session is designed for healthcare professionals working with osteoarthritis patients\, including: \n\nExercise Physiologists\nPhysiotherapists\nOccupational Therapists\nPractice Nurses\nGeneral Practitioners\nPsychologists\nOther Allied Health Professionals\n\n\nSession Schedule\n\n\n\n\n\n5:30 PM | Arrival & sign-in\, light refreshments\n6:00 PM | Education session begins\n7:00 PM | Q&A discussion\n7:30 PM | Professional networking (optional)\n8:00 PM | Session close\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis event is free\, but places are limited. Please register by Friday\, 6 June 2025 to secure your place. \nFor any questions\, please email education@arthritiswa.org.au or call (08) 9388 2199. \nWe look forward to welcoming you to this event. \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.arthritiswa.org.au/event/clinical-update-2025-weight-oa/
LOCATION:Wyllie Arthritis Centre\, 17 Lemnos Street\,\, Shenton Park\, WA\, 6008
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