Ron Weber is an advocate living with severe ankylosing spondylitis (an inflammatory, degenerative spinal arthritis) who has shared his perspective via Dying With Dignity Canada regarding the realities of chronic pain and navigating MAiD. #ArthritisAwarenessMonth 🇨🇦

"If you don't have to factor in losing 40% of your day in exchange for A Thing, you have no right to comment
on my ability to do A Thing.

Credit: Women With Chronic lllness

#PainAwarenessMonth #PAM2026
#MySeveralWorlds #ArthritisAwarenessMonth
#MigraineAwarenessWeek

Laurie Proulx has lived with Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis since she was 14. She is a part-time Managing Director for Canadian Arthritis Patient Alliance and works with other organizations to bring patient and community perspectives to their work. #ArthritisAwarenessMonth 🇨🇦

Test your knowledge on arthritis in family medicine during Arthritis Awareness Month, with resources available through the Self Learning program. Check out all the Self Learning resources available on arthritis in family medicine.

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J.G. Chayko is a writer, actress+ & arthritis advocate with arthritis since she was 5 years old. J.G says, Be patient. It takes time to adjust to living with a chronic illness & the right treatment. Be kind to yourself. Find joy in little things - this is powerful medicine. #ArthritisAwarenessMonth

JointHealth™ express - New Arthritis Advocate: #Lupus care gaps: Why education, equity and patient advocacy matter.

Read now: advocacy.jointhealth.org/volume-4/ #TheArthritisAdvocate #ArthritisAwarenessMonth

@lupuschat.bsky.social @lupus.org @fibroandlupus.bsky.social @jarproject.bsky.social

My #AxSpA Story for @spondylitis

When I was diagnosed w. #AnkylosingSpondylitis in 2009, we didn’t know the #DelayToDiagnosis meant I had damage that couldn't be fixed. Learn how robotic exoskeletons help patients like me.
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spondylitis.org/patient-stor...

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Chris Pudlak is a mechanical engineer and father of three. Chris was diagnosed with Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS) in 2016. He is on the patient advisory board at Arthritis Research Canada. He has striven to be a champion for arthritis awareness and wellness. #ArthritisAwarenessMonth 🇨🇦

For #ArthritisAwarenessMonth &
#PainAwarenessMonth
Today's graphic is for BASDAI: Bath #AnkylosingSpondylitis Disease Activity Score.

BASDAI defines disease activity in a person with AS. Visit the Spondylitis Association of America to calculate your score.

#Spondyloarthritis
#Spondylitis #PAM2026

September is #ArthritisAwarenessMonth!
Dr. Anthony Perruccio, Senior Scientist within the Division of Orthopedics @schroeder-uhn.bsky.social shares his research on the impact of #Osteoarthritis on younger adults in his publication - acrjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...

Quebecers vote on Oct. 5. Today, we launched a new #QuebecElection 2026 healthcare commitment matrix as part of our #Vote4Arthritis campaign.

Read now: arthritisnews.jointhealth.org/2026/09/21/q...

#ArthritisAwarenessMonth @arthritisdietitian.bsky.social @arthritispower.bsky.social @inesss.qc.ca

Dr. Femi Ayeni's study on autologous matrix-induced chondrogenesis compared with microfracture for focal articular cartilage damage of the hip (REPAIR): a pilot randomized controlled trial: www.psifoundation.org/funded-resea.... #ArthritisAwarenessMonth @macdeptmed.bsky.social

Drs. Timothy Kwok, Lihi Eder @lihieder.bsky.social & Jessica Widdifield's study on evaluating treat to target benchmarks amongst older adults with gout initiating urate lowering therapy in Ontario, Canada: www.psifoundation.org/funded-resea... #ArthritisAwarenessMonth @wchospital.bsky.social

Drs. Zoe Mack & Braden Gammon's study on thumb CMC arthroplasty: a biomechanical study of optimal cup positioning and cup type: www.psifoundation.org/funded-resea... #ArthritisAwarenessMonth @ottawahospital.on.ca

Drs. Mauricio Forero & Eugene Maida's randomized controlled trial comparing the efficacy of a three-point versus a six-point genicular nerve radiofrequency ablation for chronic knee #Osteoarthritis: www.psifoundation.org/funded-resea... #ArthritisAwarenessMonth @macdeptmed.bsky.social

September is #ArthritisAwarenessMonth in Canada.

We’re highlighting PSI-funded research exploring surgical techniques for thumb arthritis, new approaches to chronic knee #Osteoarthritis, treat-to-target strategies for gout, and cartilage repair for hip joint damage.

See the studies:

Mary Brachaniec is a Canadian patient partner, and chronic pain advocate. She lives with inflammatory arthritis. She has dedicated decades to transforming national efforts in patient engagement, chronic pain care, and senior healthcare across Canada. #ArthritisAwarenessMonth 🇨🇦

Steve Sutherland was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis at the age of 26
He found it difficult to explain his diagnosis to others and would often choose to keep his pain to himself. He now volunteers as an advocate for arthritis issues. #ArthritisAwarenessMonth 🇨🇦

Cheryl Koehn is one of Canada's longest-serving patient advocates, diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis over 30 years ago. She is the Founder and President of Arthritis Consumer Experts (ACE) and a central figure in integrating the patient perspective into clinical trials.
#ArthritisAwarenessMonth 🇨🇦

September is recognized as #ArthritisAwarenessMonth. Arthritis is inflammation in the joints and there are over 100 different forms of arthritis which impacts 6 million Canadians of all ages, including children. Learn more: arthritis.ca