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 5,700 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.
Join Us in 2009!
By registering for the 2009 Arthritis Walk, you also join Let's Move Together, a nationwide movement led by the Arthritis Foundation that encourages people to move to prevent or treat arthritis. But don't stop with the Arthritis Walk - move daily for better health.
For Physicians Only
Osteoarthritis: An Update for Clinical Practice
An online course designed to help primary care physicians
(including family physicians, general internists,
general practitioners and geriatric specialists)
keep up to date by reviewing recent developments
in the management of osteoarthritis.
Presented by:
Dr. Christian Rhea, Rheumatologist
Heritage Medical Associates
St. Thomas Health Services, Nashville, TN
A maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits
may be claimed upon completion.
Make Exercise a Habit and Find Support
If you are ready to improve the quality of your life,
you'll want to make exercise part of your lifestyle.
Or maybe you want to find others to share your experiences with.
Find out where and how to take part in exercise classes or
become part of a support group near you.
Arthritis Sphere
Arthritis Sphere content - links to YouTube, Blogger, Adobe Photo Gallery, Facebook, Flickr, RSS or MySpace
Community Partners
Thank You Recent Sponsors
Nashville 2008 Tribute Sponsors
Danner Corporation
Tennessee Chapter Newsletter
Vol 2 2008
Area Offices
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 five 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). Call your local office to find out more.
Contact Tennessee Chapter
Toll-free: (800)454-4662
