Welcome!
If you reside in El Paso County, please visit the Greater Southwest Chapter.
Varios folletos sobre la artritis estan en español.
We are pleased to provide information to the 3.5 million Texans who live with the pain of arthritis. If you are a person with arthritis or a related disease, know someone who has arthritis, work with people with arthritis, or are just interested in finding out how to help find a cure for this disease, the Arthritis Foundation has something to offer you.
2008 Texas Arthritis Walks!
 | The Arthritis Walk®is the Arthritis Foundation's annual nationwide event that raises awareness and funds to fight arthritis, the nation's leading cause of disability. It is a tremendous opportunity to help improve the lives of the 46 million men, women and children doctor-diagnosed with arthritis. Get your company involved or recruit friends and family members to form a team. Best of all, walk in honor of a loved one with arthritis and know you're making a difference by raising funds to support Arthritis Foundation research, public health and public policy efforts to improve the lives of people with arthritis. |
Click here to find the walk nearest you and sign up now! | |
Find out more about our 2007 Arthritis Walk heroes!
Texas Juvenile Arthritis Program
 | Did you know there are over 300,000 children in the United States, including more than 4,000 in Texas who have some form of arthritis? It is important to the Texas Chapter to make sure all these children and their parents are connected through The Arthritis Foundation. The Texas Juvenile Arthritis Program offers information and referral, |
| support and education, school info, scholarships to the American Juvenile Arthritis Conference, and other fun activities for children and their families. Click here to find out more about the Texas Juvenile Arthritis Program. To get your free copy of Kids Get Arthritis Too Newsletter, please call 1.800.442.6653. | |
Programs and Services
To improve your quality of life, we can assist you through our numerous programs and services.
Physician Referral List
 | You can find a physician in your area to help treat your arthritis. All physicians on our list specialize in treating arthritis. |
 | You may think that exercise and arthritis do not go hand in hand. If so, you would be mistaken. Research has shown that exercise is an essential tool in managing your arthritis. Regular, moderate exercise offers a whole host of benefits to people with arthritis. Mainly, exercise reduces joint pain and stiffness, builds strong muscle around the joints, and increases flexibility and endurance. But it also helps promote overall health and fitness by giving you more energy, helping you sleep better, |
| controlling your weight, decreasing depression, and giving you more self-esteem. Furthermore, exercise can help stave off other health problems such as osteoporosis and heart disease. Whatever exercise program you decide on you should always consult with your doctor before starting out. | |
There are many programs in Texas to help educate and improve the lives of those with arthritis! Take an active approach to managing arthritis with our Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program . Our trained instructors will assist you in a program designed to improve joint flexibility and range of motion. Another way to exercise and have fun is in our Arthritis Foundation Aquatic Program. Aquatic programs allow you to exercise without putting excess strain on your joints and muscles. Is your Chi in check? Tai Chi for Arthritis combines agile steps, joint safe exercise, and mental strength to improve mobility, breathing, and relaxation in ways that help you feel in greater control of your daily life.
Programs in Texas
You can learn more about arthritis! Contact us for information about upcoming Arthritis Foundation Educational Programs scheduled throughout the state of Texas-1.800.442.6653, or click here for a list of current programs taking place throughout the state.
Advocacy Program
Find out how you can let your legislators know the physical, emotional, and economic impact that arthritis has on their constituents by joining the national advocacy network.
Arthritis Sphere
Arthritis Walk
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2006 Texas Chapter Annual Report
The Arthritis Foundation had a banner year in 2006. We have placed our 2006 Annual Report online for your viewing to ensure that you have the most current and up-to date information and financials available to you. To view or download the report, click here .
Clinical Research Opportunities
Click here to find out which Clinical Trials you can take part in.
Contact Texas Chapter
Toll-free: 800.442.6653
