FlareForward

For patients

Living with an inflammatory rheumatic condition is more than medication. FlareForward is the part your prescription can't cover.

What you can expect

From your home

All sessions are virtual. No clinic travel required — you attend live-virtual sessions from wherever you are, on any device.

A certified clinician

You work with the same certified exercise physiologist or physiotherapist throughout your programme. They know your baseline and your goals.

Weekly check-ins

Short validated questionnaires track how you're feeling week to week. Your protocol adapts if your scores change.

Measurable outcomes

At programme end you receive a personal outcomes summary: how your functional scores changed from baseline to completion.

Is FlareForward right for you?

FlareForward currently offers protocols for these conditions. Click any condition to learn more about the specific programme.

Idiopathic Inflammatory Myopathies (IIM)

ViP protocol

IIM with cardiovascular deconditioning

ViP MyoCardio protocol

Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)

VALOR+ protocol

SLE — Pre-Conception, Pregnancy & Postpartum

VALOR Maternal protocol

Axial Spondyloarthritis (axSpA)

FORGE protocol

axSpA — Pre-Conception, Pregnancy & Postpartum

FORGE Maternal protocol

Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

GRIP protocol

RA — Pre-Conception, Pregnancy & Postpartum

GRIP Maternal protocol

Knee Osteoarthritis

GROUND protocol

Osteoporosis, Bone Health & Falls Prevention

BEDROCK protocol

Common questions

How do I get started with FlareForward?

FlareForward is currently available through pharma Patient Support Programmes, employer benefits plans, and by referral from your rheumatologist. If you're unsure whether FlareForward is available to you, contact us and we'll find out together.

Do I need to have a diagnosis to participate?

Yes. FlareForward programmes are designed for people with a diagnosed inflammatory rheumatic disease. A diagnosis from a rheumatologist or specialist is required before enrolment.

What equipment do I need?

Most FlareForward sessions require minimal equipment — a stable internet connection, a webcam, and a small amount of floor space. Some protocols recommend resistance bands or light dumbbells, which your exercise therapist will discuss with you in the intake call.

What if I have a flare during the programme?

FlareForward protocols are designed to adapt around flares. If you report significantly increased symptoms on a weekly check-in, your exercise therapist will modify the session intensity or suggest a rest day. Severe flares are escalated to your care coordinator, who can liaise with your rheumatologist.

Is FlareForward covered by insurance?

Coverage varies by plan. FlareForward is currently funded through pharma PSPs and some employer health and wellness plans. We are working to expand insurer coverage. Ask your benefits provider or contact us to check.

Is my data private?

Yes. All health data collected through FlareForward is stored in Canada, compliant with PIPEDA and PHIPA. Your personal health information is never sold or shared with pharma partners without your explicit consent.

Not sure if FlareForward is available to you?

Get in touch and we'll find out together. We can also point you toward your nearest rheumatology clinic if you don't yet have a diagnosis.