June 28, 2022
In 2020, Dr. Kirsten Barton, MD, PhD, CSEP-CEP, was awarded a CSEP Seed grant to support the development of a free-for-user, evidence-informed web based platform for individuals living with mild to moderate osteoarthritis (OA). Following the support of this seed grant, Dr. Barton was able to leverage this work supported by CSEP to secure over $180,000 in grant funding for Joint Management and the TEAM Clinical Trial (The Technology, Exercise Programming, and Activity Prescription for Enhanced Mobility Study).
The motivation for developing the Joint Management website resource was to provide patients with mild to moderate osteoarthritis (OA) with a free, online resource on self-management and exercise to empower them to take an active role in managing their symptoms and enhancing their mobility.
The problem
The proposed solution

JM platform themes

Navigating the OA roadmap

Audio clips and videos giving users the option to view information in a format that best suits their preferences

“Bite sized” facts and dispelling OA myths in the “Did you know?” sections throughout the website


Connect patients with a physiotherapist with experience in OA to further support managing their OA

Sample workouts and exercise log sheets developed to allow the patients to progress
