Welcome
The Canadian Orthopaedic Care Strategy Group (COCSG) is a not-for-profit organization that exists to raise awareness, validate and enhance the true benefits of musculoskeletal health and human mobility as it relates to Canadian productivity competitiveness, total health care cost and the quality of life for all Canadians.
What Are Musculoskeletal Disorders?
Musculoskeletal disorders are the most prevalent chronic health conditions in Canada and a leading cause of disability and use of health care resources. Musculoskeletal disorders encompass a broad range of disorders that affect the bones, joints and connective tissue. These include arthritis and related conditions, back pain and spinal disorders, other bone and joint conditions (including osteoporosis) and trauma (fractures, dislocations and sprains and strains).
Features
Canada's Mobility Crisis
A special report from MobilizeCanada: Canada's Mobility Crisis
What it is. Why it matters. What you can do about it.
Hip Fracture Surgery, National Model of Care
Canadian hospitals are in the process of implementing new national hip fracture guidelines developed by Bone and Joint Decade Canada in strategic partnership with the Canadian Orthopaedic Care Strategy Group (COCSG), Health Canada and other expert agencies. more »
Musculoskeletal Disorders
Our Observations and Concerns Around Musculoskeletal Health & Mobility for Canadians Needing Attention. more »
Policy Matters
Building A Collective Policy Agenda for Musculoskeletal Health and Mobility.
Backgrounder report from the Canadian Orthopaedic Care Strategy Group. more »
New & Notable
There's No Need to Live in Chronic Pain When it Comes to Joints
TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - April 26, 2012) - Waiting too long for surgery has its consequences. There are established waiting lists for knee replacement surgery across Canada, with a goal of having surgery performed within 26 weeks...
Conversations With Parents About Active And Healthy Aging
TORONTO, ONTARIO--(PressReleasePoint - Apr. 17, 2012) - For the tail end of the baby boomer generation, there are those whose parents are either ill now, or showing signs of a decreased ability to cope either physically or mentally and sometimes both. The conversation turns to "how to talk to parents about aging and staying healthy."
Healthy Aging: The Secret Is In The Way You Move
TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Apr. 3, 2012) - Science really has uncovered the secret to staying young - or at least delaying the onset of debilitating age-related problems.
The Myths of Osteoarthritis Debunked
TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Mar. 13, 2012) - The many myths surrounding arthritis are hurting Canadians and the faster that people get the real facts...
A Checklist for Age-friendly Cities
TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Feb. 28, 2012) - Is your city's urban design making it difficult for seniors to get around?