Patient Classes

The EWPCN offers a variety of classes and workshops to support a patient’s health and well-being.

Edmonton West Primary Care Network Classes

GLA:D

The 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. 

Location:

Edmonton West Primary Care Network (EWPCN)

Meadowlark Health and Shopping Centre

Hip and Knee

Programs are held virtually or in-person. Options will be provided at time of booking.

Back

Programs are held virtually or in-person. Options will be provided at time of booking.

Supervised 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.

Locations:

Booster Juice Center (previously Terwillegar Recreation Center)  
2051 Legar Road

and

Jamie Platz YMCA
7121 178 Street NW

Alberta Health Services Classes

Alberta Health Services provides free workshops and classes through the Alberta Healthy Living Program. These programs are designed to support patients by covering a variety of topics, including exercise, nutrition, chronic conditions, weight management, and more, to help improve health and well-being. Sessions are available online, in-person, or over the phone.

If you are interested in learning more, click here to be redirected.

Better Choices, Better Health

Chronic Pain Series

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. 
 
Classes are held virtually by Zoom.
 
For class schedules and registration:

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