Click on the image above to learn more about World Arthritis Day 2011, Wednesday, October 12. There are many events going on around the world for this day, and here in Missouri we have a number of events occurring as well!
Use a massage as a way to fight arthritis pain - Massage Envy (see locations near you) will be donating $10 from every massage and facial on Wednesday, October 12, 2011 to the Arthritis Foundation. Schedule an appointment today!
Sign up for Jingle Bell Run/Walk for Arthritis - Form a team and raise funds and awareness while fighting arthritis (see event details)
Pick Your Weapon and Move Around the World - Help the Arthritis Foundation cover the distance around the world (24,900 miles) using a weapon of your choosing in the fight against arthritis (walking, jogging, biking, swimming, etc)
Check back often for more information regarding World Arthritis Day 2011!
A recent article in Today's Research on Aging discusses health benefits that come from volunteering. For all of our current volunteer program leaders, and especially for all of our future volunteers, this article is for you! Read up on how volunteering improves your overall wellness - mind, body and spirit. Click here to read more. We certainly value all of our workshop leaders!
New information from the journal Arthritis & Rheumatism suggests people serving in the armed forces are more likely than others to suffer from osteoarthritis, a painful joint condition caused by wear and tear to cartilage.
Researchers found that repetitive joint movement by recruits and active duty military members led to a higher incidence of the disease. The study also looked at how race and gender impacted the likelihood of developing osteoarthritis while serving in the military. Read more about the study here.
The publication Arthritis Care and Research has recently released an article confirming the work of the Arthritis Foundation's Walk With Ease program (WWE). The program is a six-week long course designed to help people use social supports to make and maintain physical fitness goals.
Nearly 500 arthritis sufferers participated in the study. Researchers looked at physical function of the participants before and after the six weeks. What they found was everyone had in some way improved their mobility, pain levels or both. Read more about the study here.
A new article in the Wall Street Journal highlights the importance of physical activity in the management of arthritis.
The article provides some tips on becoming physically active, gives a success story of an arthritis sufferer who added physical activity into her lifestyle, and gives a generous amount of information on the state of arthritis in this country today.
The word arthritis applies to more than 100 different diseases and conditions that affect joints, the tissue that surrounds the joint, and other connective tissue.
Living a healthy life with arthritis and other chronic conditions is possible with physical activity and good self-management!
How can you have an illness and live a healthy life at the same time? There is no cure for arthritis, diabetes or heart disease, but with reliable information and some simple management tools, it is possible to find relief and re-activate your lifestyle.
If you don't let your condition stop you now, chances are good it won't slow you down later in life. Take some simple steps today to become a good self-manager.
More than 46 million Americans live with arthritis, and many of them are discovering that moderate exercise improves the way they feel. You can do it, too. Here are some suggestions on how to get started.
Is arthritis keeping you from living the life you want? In Missouri, there are more than 1.4 million people living with arthritis; yet many do not know that regular moderate exercise can help them take charge and show arthritis who's boss. It's true!
"For many years, everyone thought that people with arthritis should rest to spare their joints. In fact, just the opposite is true. Recent studies show that becoming more active can help people with arthritis feel better," said Beth Richards, Director of the Department of Health and Senior Services - Missouri Arthritis and Osteoporosis Program.
Is arthritis keeping you from living the life you want? Then take charge with moderate physical activity. Studies show that getting your heart rate up and keeping it up, at least 30 minutes a day, 5 days a week (for a total of 2.5 a week), helps reduce the pain, fatigue and stiffness from arthritis. If 30 minutes at one time is too much, try 10 minutes at a time, 3 times a day.
Most people who stick with a program of regular physical activity Begin to feel better within 4 to 6 weeks. Sure, it's not easy, especially when your joints hurt or you haven't been active for a while. But the sooner you start, the sooner you'll feel better.
Arthritis resources are available throughout Missouri. Whether you're a patient, family member or volunteer, this site will help you understand and locate those resources.
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Watch this for suggestions about which pages to visit on this website.
Dr. Wendell Bronson talks about why the MAOP is a good fit for many of his patients.
CEMRAC Leader, Amber Phelps, talks about the many ways participants can benefit from classes.
Class participant, Suzanne Pfeffer, explains why she's stayed with the Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program for a decade.
Orvie Prewitt went from participant to leader to program coordinator.
Margaret Lindsey discusses the many benefits of participating in physical activity and self-management classes.
Doris Fountain reveals the newest arthritis program, The Arthritis Toolkit.
Learn How CDSMP Works - If you are interested in learning more about a CDSMP workshop in Missouri, please contact your local Regional Arthritis Center or email us at moarthritis@gmail.com!
