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  • Is Osteoarthritis Preventable?

    Osteoarthritis is the most common joint condition, affecting more than 300 million people worldwide. There is currently no cure for OA and the current management strategies for OA are focussed on alleviating symptoms. Current management includes core treatments such as patient education, exercise, and physical activity and weight loss or weight management if necessary. Given […] Read More

  • Arthritis Society: Top Research Advances of 2021

    Research advances from 2021 are transforming the future of arthritis. Thanks to the generosity and vision of donors and supporters, the Arthritis Society is the leading charity in funding cutting-edge arthritis research across Canada. With this crucial support, innovative minds are answering the most pressing research questions spanning the many types of arthritis. Whether working […] Read More

  • Congratulations to Justin Losciale for receiving an Arthritis Society PhD Salary Award

    September 13, 2021 Arthritis Society announces 12 new research awards Osteoarthritis impacts more than four million Canadians and there is no cure. To extinguish the pain of osteoarthritis, we need to prevent it.  PhD candidate Justin Losciale of the University of British Columbia and Arthritis Research Canada is attempting to do just that as he […] Read More

  • How to save your knees without giving up your workout:

    There is no magic bullet to knee health, but staying active and building muscle around the joint are crucial By Alex Hutchinson Nov. 19, 2021 In the annals of unsolicited advice, few nuggets have been dispensed as widely and with less supporting evidence than this: “If you keep doing all that running, you’re going to […] Read More

About Us

The Musculoskeletal Health, Sport, and Exercise Lab is committed to reducing the burden of painful musculoskeletal (muscle, joints, bone) conditions – the biggest source of disability in the world.

This includes research and other activities to develop, evaluate and implement new and effective exercise-based therapies to prevent, rehabilitate, and manage these injuries and conditions.

Our work is done in partnership with patients/athletes and health professionals to ensure that is it acceptable, relevant, and empowering.

This website features information on our team, current projects, and how you can get involved.

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Arthritis Research Canada

Sports Injury Prevention Research Center

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Musculoskeletal Health, Sport and Exercise Lab
Faculty of Medicine
Department of Physical Therapy
2211 Wesbrook Mall
Vancouver, BC Canada V6T 1Z3
Tel 604 822 8225
Email soar@arthritisresearch.ca
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