The Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program is now being offered at LMU’s Tex Turner Arena. Developed by physical therapists specifically for people with arthritis, this low-impact, joint-safe exercise program has been documented to help relieve stiffness and decrease arthritis pain while increasing flexibility and range of motion.
The program is taught by Arthritis Foundation certified instructors, each of whom have completed in-depth training on arthritis and the Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program.
During the hour participants will go through a series of gentle movements and activities designed to increase mobility and range of motion. This low-impact class is suitable for every fitness level and can be taken either sitting down or standing.
“In addition to reducing pain and stiffness, the Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program helps people with arthritis keep joints flexible, maintain muscle strength and build overall stamina,” said Katie Maruskin of the Tennessee Office of the Arthritis Foundation.
Results are backed by research studies. In one study, individuals who attended the class for four months reduced their pain by 24 percent and increased confidence in their ability to continue activities by 22 percent.
The Arthritis Foundation urges anyone who has the pain and symptoms of arthritis to seek an early and specific diagnosis. With more than 100 forms of arthritis and related diseases, a specific diagnosis is critical because each form requires a different treatment plan.
The Walk With Ease Program will be every Monday at 12:30 p.m. and every Friday at 1 p.m. There is no fee for the program. For more information contact Donna Williams at 423-869-8080. Before starting any exercise program, always check with your physician.
The Arthritis Foundation Walk With Ease Program is one of several arthritis health education and exercise programs in the Programs for Better Living series offered by the Arthritis Foundation to help people take control of arthritis. For a listing of programs in your community contact the Arthritis Foundation at 800-454-4662 or visit the Arthritis Foundation Web site at www.arthritis.org and type in your zip code to view a listing of programs in your area.
The Arthritis Foundation is the only nationwide, nonprofit health organization helping people take greater control of arthritis by leading efforts to prevent, control and cure arthritis and related diseases – the nation’s leading cause of disability.