Welcome!
The Tennessee Chapter of the Arthritis Foundation serves all 95 counties across the state and is actively working to better the lives of the 1.3 million adult Tennesseans (and an estimated 6,000 children) with this disease. In fact, 46 million adults and approximately 300,000 children nationwide, have been doctor-diagnosed with a form of arthritis. We have three area offices located in Memphis, Nashville and Knoxville. Our Chapter office is located in Nashville at Metro Center on Great Circle Road.
2008 Arthritis Foundation Walks in Tennessee!
Make a difference in the lives of nearly 46 million people who live with the daily pain of arthritis.
Sign up for the Arthritis Walk, or better yet,
become a team captain.
The funds you raise will help find a cure for arthritis.
The fun you raise will last you a lifetime.
Sign up now.
To see the Nashville Arthritis Walk Map Click Here
Jingle Bell Run
Get in the spirit this holiday season at the Arthritis Foundation's Jingle Bell Run/Walk for Arthritis. Be one of the thousands of runners and walkers who hit the nation's pavements, pathways and parks this winter to fight the nation's number one cause of disability.
Jingle Bell Run/Walk is a fun and festive way to kick off your holidays by helping others! Wear a holiday themed costume. Tie jingle bells to your shoelaces. Run or walk a 5 kilometer route with your team members and celebrate the season by giving.
2007 Jingle Bell Run in Memphis, TN at Audubon Park
Saturday, December 15, 2007
8:00 am Registration
9:00 am Start
Santa will make a special apperance
Costume Contest
Thank You to our
2007 Nashville Tribute Sponsors
Starting in August, the Arthritis Foundation,Tennessee Chapter began auctioning an incredible variety of items on eBay.
new auction items to be added!
Please join us for this unique auction event and
support us with your bid.
If you have an item you would like to donate for auction, please contact Leigh Ann at 800-454-4662, x120.
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Juvenile Arthritis Awareness 
The Arthritis Foundation is devoted to serving the special needs of children, teens and young adults with childhood rheumatic diseases and their families. Right now, there are nearly 300,000 children in America with some form of arthritis or rheumatic disease, some 6,000 right here in Tennessee. There are 8.4 million young adults nationwide between the ages of
18-44 who have arthritis and millions of others at risk
for developing it.
While there are some issues that are shared by everyone with arthritis, its impact on school, social life, family relationships, dating, sports, and almost every other aspect of an active, growing young person's life raises special concerns. New coping skills for living with the everyday challenges of arthritis must be learned. Teens and young adults entering the workforce have new issues to face.
Join your local Tennessee offices with activities to raise awareness for juvenile arthritis during the months August, September and October. Please contact your Chapter office to find out more about juvenile arthritis initiatives during these months at 800-454-4662.
As Seen in the Wall Street Journal Arthritis On the Rise
The CDC released shocking arthritis prevalence numbers showing that by 2030 the number of people with arthritis in the United States will reach 67 million.
Learn more . Order a free Arthritis Answers brochure.
Arthritis Foundation Lifestyle Improvement Series
Take control with the Arthritis Foundation's Lifestyle Improvement Series.
These programs are proven to reduce pain and physician visits,
decrease stiffness and increase function.
Understanding your type of arthritis will help you select the appropriate exercise and management program for you. Consult your physician to determine what type of program best fits your needs. Click on the logos below to learn more about the programs.
Other Arthritis Foundation Exercise Programs
Tai Chi From the Arthritis Foundation
Your local Arthritis Foundation chapter has a number of programs and services available to assist you. Download a list of Programs in your area by clicking the links below.
**Listings are updated quarterly, with the last update occurring in August 2007.
Please contact the facility listed to assure class dates and times.
Arthritis Sphere
Arthritis Sphere content - links to YouTube, Blogger, Adobe Photo Gallery, Facebook, Flickr, RSS or MySpace
Tennessee Arthritis Action Plan
Arthritis prevalence in Tennessee ranks among the highest in the nation. It is estimated that 1.3 million, or one of three adults in Tennessee, have some form of arthritis. The Tennessee Arthritis Action Plan (TAAP) will serve as a framework for arthritis prevention and education efforts in Tennessee. The plan reflects the need to build the systems and networks necessary to address the burden of arthritis in Tennessee.
**NEW**
Arthritis Foundation, Tennessee Chapter, instructor training courses are now approved by the Tennessee Physical Therapy Association (TPTA) to be used as Continuing Education Units/Hours (CEUs).
2007 Tennessee Bone Bash
Area Offices
Contact Tennessee Chapter
Toll-free: (800)454-4662
