In this episode of Arthritis at Home, we are sharing the #CRArthritis interview with Dr. Jackie Whittaker. Ellen Wang, ACE’s Programs Coordinator, interviews Dr. Whittaker about her Arthritis Health Professions Association Pre-Course session titled StopOsteoARthritis (SOAR), a virtually delivered knee health program for persons living with increased risk of osteoarthritis (OA) due to activity related knee injury. They discuss why knee injuries occur, how they can lead to early onset OA and how to prevent them. 

Dr. Whittaker is an Associate Professor in the Department of Physical Therapy at the University of British Columbia, Senior Scientist at Arthritis Research Canada and Clinical Specialist in Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy as recognized by the Canadian Physiotherapy Association.

Additional learning resource

• Arthritis Research Canada: Preventing Osteoarthritis (OA) After a Sport or Activity Related Injury 
• 3 fab facts for happy joints
• FIFA 11+ Warm-up Program 
• Play Safe: Physical Literacy and Injury Prevention Guide for Leaders