What Are the Objectives? Drive awareness of joint Provide education - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

Joint Matters at Work Working with Joint Pain PRESENTED TO: Husky Energy Corporation - Calgary The Arthritis Society Alberta and Northwest Territories Division

Why Are We Here Today? 1 in 3 They want to work 60% 55% reported going to work of those were between 18 had to quit work because despite experiencing great and 54 years of age of their disease pain and discomfort Close to half of respondents said they did not disclose their disease to their employer

What Are the Objectives? Drive awareness of joint Provide education to health in the workplace support early recognition with both employees and of arthritis employers Elevate the profile of arthritis Provide resources to with corporate leaders and enhance the well-being of help create a culture where employees so they can stay people feel supported. at work

What Will We Discuss Today? The Arthritis Challenges to Arthritis Society working the facts Diagnosing Self Arthritis arthritis management research

Arthritis: The Facts Most common chronic 2/3 of people affected disease in Canada by arthritis are women Three in a thousand children with One in six people; one in Juvenile Arthritis; nearly one in five by 2031 every school People of any age can have Nearly 500,000 people in arthritis, the majority are of Alberta/NWT working age THERE IS NO CURE FOR ARTHRITIS

What Is Arthritis? Arthritis means inf l ammation of a joint, which can cause: Difficulty Irreversible Occasional Stiffness Pain moving a joint swelling joint damage It can also affect soft tissues surrounding the joints

Anatomy Of A Healthy Joint

Types Of Arthritis There are two main categories: Inflammatory Arthritis Osteoarthritis Rheumatoid arthritis Psoriatic arthritis Ankylosing spondylitis

Osteoarthritis Affects 1 in 10 Decreased range of people motion Degenera(on of Increased functional car(lage difficulties X-ray changes Pain and stiffness become visible

OA Joint Changes

Inflammatory Arthritis Affects about Extreme fatigue one in 50 Rheumatoid Unusual stiffness Arthritis most common Autoimmune Pain and swelling disease

Joint With Inflammatory Arthritis

Why Do People Get Arthritis? OSTEOARTHRITIS INFLAMMATORY ARTHRITIS Primary Genes No obvious reason Inherited tendency Inherited tendency Secondary Trigger Prior injury Viral infec0on Environmental factor

Early Warning Signs Joint Pain Joint stiffness (especially in the morning upon waking) Occasional swelling of any joint Difficulty moving a joint Pain that interferes with your work/daily life 10

Importance Of DIAGNOSIS It is important to diagnose arthritis early in order to prevent or delay disability.

Challenges to Working Difficulties with: Being in one position for a The pace and scheduling of Working on a computer long time work Fatigue and lack of energy can affect concentration and productivity, and lead to increased stress

What Can Help? Provide Simple adaptations and A supportive techniques to accommodations culture protect joints in early to keep the workplace people working

Joint damage can be managed and reduced in the workplace

Some Simple Steps… Ask for help Active joint Step 5 protection Pace Step 4 yourself Step 3 Plan ahead Assess your work Step 2 environment Step 1

Step 1: Assess Your Work Environment

Step 2: Plan Ahead Prioritize at work, home and leisure

Step 3: Pace Yourself Reasonable pace I Alternate I Switch Positions I Take a Break!

Step 4: Active Joint Protection Practice Correct: Posture I Lifting & Moving I Seating and use Protective Techniques and Equipment

Step 5: Ask For Help Should I Tell My Employer? Personal Choice * Easier to Manage * Support of co-workers and employer can be essential

Joint Protection P ractice POSTURE G ood P osture! Can you PGP?

Physical Activity and Arthritis

Ankle circles • Sit upright • Circle feet one direction five times • Repeat in opposite direction

Shoulder stretches • Forearms pressed together in front • Bring elbows to “hands up” position • Stretch arms overhead, palms facing in

General Fitness Strength Endurance Flexibility Strength

Protecting Your JOINTS Your Responsibility

Who Can Help? The Arthritis Podiatrist Society Social Worker Occupational Dietitian Therapist Psychologist YOU Pharmacist YOU Orthopedic Family Surgeon Physician Nurse Rheumatologist Physiotherapist

Arthritis Education Link to Resources Simple stretches Portal Top 10 Exercises • an eight-minute Online, self management • Physical Activity & • courses that you can Arthritis video take at your own speed Nutrition & Arthritis • Overcome Fatigue: a • Arthritis in the Workplace • seven-step program Checklists: A guide for • More on Joint Matters at • employees, employers Work—seven chapters and health-care providers

About The Arthritis Society • Canada’s principal health charity to the over 4.6 million Canadians living with arthritis • Largest non-government funder of arthritis research in Canada • Has invested nearly $190 million in research MISSION Provide leadership and funding for research, advocacy and solutions to improve the quality of life for Canadians

More on Research The Arthritis In 2013, the AB/ In 2013, nationally, Society is NWT division we committed presently funding contributed more $4.5 million in over 30 research than $1 million new research projects across toward research projects Canada

How We Are Funded Government Funding 0% Corporations, Foundations, Service Clubs 8% Walk to Fight Arthritis/other Special Events 18% Individual Gifts 74% (including employee giving, planned gi4s, and memorial gi4s)

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