Health and Wellness
Exercise Rx in Richmond
Join the Virginia Chapter and Dr. Tammy Spring from Premier Healthcare Associates, Saturday, July 18 for Exercise Rx at the Downtown YMCA, 2 W. Franklin Street. Exercise Rx is a free workshop designed to inform you of the benefits of exercising with arthritis. Exercise is a proven and consistent form of treatment. Learn how you can add a daily dose of movement to your life. RSVP at 800.456.4687 Ext 303.
Recently, Exercise Rx visited Friendship Retirement Community and Outpatient Services in Roanoke. Nearly 100 people came out to hear Dr. Robert Johnson, Carilion Crystal Spring Rheumatology and Dr. Catherine Daniel, Roanoke Orthopaedic Center. Participants were encouraged by the physicians and local Arthritis Foundation Exercise Instructors to use physical activity as a way to reduce their arthritis pain. Instructors then led participants through sample exercises from the program, which is now offered by Friendship to the general public. We thank Friendship, the rheumatologists, and the instructors who were involved in making both programs a huge success! Click here for photos.
LIfe Improvement Series
The Arthritis Foundation and the Virginia Chapter want you to stay healthy. Exercising is one of the most beneficial ways to improve your overall mental and physical health. The Virginia Chapter supports the use of exercise through our Life Improvement Series. LIS promotes aquatic and land exercise, including Tai-Chi, as well as our self-help program, designed to help you learn how to manage and reduce the pain and stress of arthritis and related diseases. To take a LIS class in your area, visit your local Wellness Partner (participating fitness facilities).
Free Arthritis Health Brochures
Get up to three informational brochures at no cost. Please call 800.456.4687. ext 301 or send an e-mail.
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July's Healthy Tip
Let's Move Together
Chapters across the United States are gearing up for their spring walks. Why don't you form or join a team? This is a great opportunity to spend time with family members, friends, neighbors and those you enjoy the most and make a difference in your life at the same time.
Form your team today. Once you have your team:
- Designate a day and time to meet to walk together before the big day
- Designate a team member to bring a healthy snack
- Be creative on how to raise funds (works the brain muscles)
- Exercise your rights and become an E-Advocate
