The challenge is clear:
Fewer than 4 in 10 people with osteoarthritis get the basic care they need, showing how much healthcare still needs to improve.
Our Mission:
At Strathcona Joint Thrive, we know that most people living with hip or knee (osteo)arthritis feel lost or stuck in a cycle of frustration. Our model for treatment is leading a movement to redefine healthcare so people In Campbell River can reclaim the life they deserve.
IAIN HARRINGTON
Meet the Founder
Iain Harrington is the founder of Strathcona Joint Thrive, an innovative program packaging the best first-line treatments all in one place.
"I’ve been where you might be now — facing joint pain and being told to “take it easy” so I wouldn’t make things worse. At 23, I tore my meniscus and was told to avoid activity to protect my knee for the future. That advice didn’t sit right with me — and it turns out, it wasn’t backed by science either.
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Now, in my clinic every day, I meet people who used to walk, hike, or play tennis… until someone told them to “save their knees.” Or they stopped on their own, afraid to make things worse. Osteoarthritis has a way of making people feel like movement is dangerous — but research tells us the opposite.
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Rest won’t save your joints. Inactivity leads to other health problems. But smart, supported movement? That’s one of the best things you can do.
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I created the Strathcona Joint Thrive Program to help people with hip and knee osteoarthritis stay active, confident, and in control of their health — without fear. You can thrive with OA. I’m here to help you do just that."
Iain is a musculoskeletal healthcare professional and has been in the health and fitness industry for 15 years.