EWPCN Patient Workshops

Better Choices, Better Health

Chronic Pain Series

For those living with chronic pain or those who support someone with chronic pain, join us and learn:

techniques to control your pain and other symptoms.
tips for healthy eating and becoming more active.
strategies for talking with your healthcare team.
methods for dealing with your difficult emotions.
options for making your everyday tasks easier.
ways to take care of yourself to enjoy a better quality of life.

This free online workshop consist of six 2 ½ hour sessions for Alberta adults (18+ years of age) who have chronic pain. Participants will increase their confidence and learn new skills to better manage their pain in order to enjoy a better quality of life.

Virtual Program
Wednesday 1:00 pm – 3:30 pm

February 12, 19, 26,
March 5, 12, & 19

Call 825-404-7460 (Press 3) or Register Online

GLA:D

Hip and Knee

GLA:D program is an evidence-based treatment program for individuals with persistent and/or recurrent hip, knee and/or back pain that negatively affects their everyday life and function.

The GLA:D program consists of self-management education classes and exercise therapy. It originated in Demark with results in patient outcomes showing a decrease in pain and an increase in functional ability.

By strengthening muscles and correcting movement patterns, patients can prevent the progression of symptoms and reduce pain.

Please note to join these classes a referral is required.

Virtual Programs:

Mon/Wed – 9:30-10:30am Tues/Fri – 1:15-2:15 pm

In-Person Programs:

Wed/Fri – 11:00-12:00 pm Tues/Thurs – 1:00-2:00 pm

Back

Twice a week for 9 weeks. New classes start every three months.

In-Person Programs:

Tues/Thurs 11:00-12:00 pm

Virtual Programs:

Evening classes available upon request.

Supported Exercise Program

This 8 -10 week class will help you gain the skills to be able to exercise independently based on your health needs and any limitations you may have.

Exercise sessions are held in recreation centres and consist of a combination of education, cardiovascular, resistance, flexibility and adult physical literacy exercises (balance, agility, integrated movement).

Exercise sessions are 75 minutes in length and are run in small groups of 4 to 6 participants one time per week.

In order to get optimal benefits from exercise it is important that you commit to exercising a minimum of 2x/week, optimally 3x/week. We will spend the first couple weeks teaching you how to exercise in the gym, and then once you are comfortable and confident with the exercise you will be expected to do it at least 1x/a week on your own as a requirement of the program.

Please note to join these classes a referral is required.

Terwillegar Recreation Center
2051 Legar Road

Tuesday mornings 8:15 am, 9:30 am, 10:45 am

Wednesday afternoons 12:30 pm, 1:45 pm, 3:00 pm

Jamie Platz YMCA
7121 178 Street NW

Thursday afternoons 12:45 pm, 2:00 pm, 3:15 pm

AHS Workshops & Services

Alberta PCNs offer health workshops and activities to help you better manage your physical and mental health.