Osteoporosis and Osteoarthritis: What You Need To Know

Original Air Date : November 30, 2022

Osteoporosis Canada together with Arthritis Society Canada presents Osteoporosis and Osteoarthritis: What You Need To Know.

Despite the fact that osteoporosis, arthritis and osteoarthritis (a form of arthritis) are completely different conditions, they are frequently confused, in particular osteoporosis and osteoarthritis because both names start with “osteo.”

Dr. Heather McDonald-Blumer, a rheumatologist and Lisa Robinson, Registered Physiotherapist discuss each condition, how they differ, what makes them similar and if you have osteoarthritis and osteoporosis – how you can manage both conditions.

PRESENTERS

Heather McDonald-Blumer

MD, FRCPC

Heather McDonald-Blumer is a rheumatologist at Mount Sinai Hospital and University Health Network and her clinical interests include osteoporosis and inflammatory joint disease. Dr. McDonald-Blumer has been an active member of the rheumatology community locally and nationally and is known as a passionate teacher and educator. She has served as the University of Toronto program director both for rheumatology and internal medicine and is currently the Division Director for Rheumatology at the University of Toronto. Dr. McDonald-Blumer is also a member of Osteoporosis Canada’s Scientific Advisory Council.

Lisa Robinson

Registered Physiotherapist

Lisa Robinson is a Registered Physiotherapist and has been with the Arthritis Society Canada for 11 years. She provides care to her patients as a primary therapist in the Kingston and Belleville region, along with her role as a Clinical Practice Lead to provide mentorship and support to clinical team members. Additionally, Lisa works with local rheumatologists to provide initial assessments and follow-up care for their patients. Previously, she worked in a private orthopedic clinic and long-term care nursing home.

MODERATORS

Kerry Grady

MHSC, Senior Manager, Scientific and Clinical Programs, Osteoporosis Canada

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