Programs

Arthritis Foundation Life Improvement Series Program

As the national authority on arthritis, the Arthritis Foundation is in a unique position to present programs that make a vital difference in the lives of people with arthritis. Our exercise and education programs were developed by experts and are proven to benefit people with arthritis. We offer classes in Colorado, Wyoming and Montana. 

Click here to find classes in Colorado,  Wyoming,  and Montana or search for classes here.

For more information about our Life Improvement Series; becoming a new instructor; starting a class at your facility; or resources for current instructors contact Kristie Archer, Programs Coordinator at karcher@arthritis.org or (303) 756-8622 x251.

 
Arthritis Foundation Aquatic Program 

The Arthritis Foundation Aquatic Program allows you to exercise without putting excess strain on your joints and muscles.  The gentle activites in warm water, with guidance from a trained instructor, will help you gain strength and flexibility.  Participants enjoy decreased pain and stiffness.  Swimming is not a pre-requisite.

Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program

The Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program is an exercise program designed specifically for people with arthritis that uses gentle activities to help increase joint flexibility and range of motion while maintaining muscle strength and decreased pain.  Exercises  can be done standing, or in a chair.

The Arthritis Foundation Tai Chi Program

The Arthritis Foundation Tai Chi Program is designed to improve the quality of life for people with arthritis using Sun style Tai Chi, one of the four major recognized styles of Tai Chi. This style includes agile steps and exercises that may improve mobility, breathing and relazation.

Arthritis Foundation Walk With Ease Program

The Arthritis Foundation Walk With Ease Program will help boost your energy, reduce your stress and control weight based on programs which have been successfully implemented in research settings and have resulted in such benefits as increased physical activity, increased walking distance and speed, decreased pain and decreased depression.  You will develop a walking plan that meets your particular needs; stay motivated, manage your pain, and learn to exercise safely. It is an important part of helping keep your muscles strong and your joints stable.

Upcoming Events

Osteoarthritis Education Forum in partnership with Panorama Orthopedics & Spine Center
Saturday, May 5, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Panorama Orthopedics & Spine Center, 660 Golden Ridge Rd., Ste 130, Golden CO 80401
Contact: Kristie Archer, karcher@arthritis.org or (303) 756-8622 x251. Register here.

Rheumatoid Arthritis Education Forum in partnership with Infusion Center of Denver
Tuesday, May 8, 6:30 p.m.- 8:30 p.m.
Infusion Center of Denver, 198 Union Blvd., Ste 100, Lakewood, CO 80228
Contact: Kristie Archer, karcher@arthritis.org or (303) 756-8622 x251. Register here.

Advocacy

The Arthritis Foundation promotes government and private sector action to improve the lives of the 50 million Americans living with arthritis. But we need your help to get more government funding for arthritis research, to encourage early diagnosis and comprehensive treatment, and to improve access to quality health care for everyone with arthritis. Visit www.arthritis.org/advocacy/ for tools you need to become informed about the issues and to make your voice heard.

Patient Education Forums

The Arthritis Foundation offers educational forums, town hall meetins and roundtable discussions with rheumatologists, orthopedists, physical therapists and other professionals.  Topics in these forums include stress management, back pain, join replacement options and more. 

Speakers Bureau

The Arthritis Foundation is committed to providing the most up-to-date, reliable information on living with arthritis and what better way to do it by speaking in our communitites.  Please consider inviting one of the knowledgeable, talented, engaging members of the Arthritis Foundation's Speakers Bureau to deliver a presentation at your location.  Speakers include Arthritis Foundation staff, volunteers, doctors and other health professionals. Presentations like "Discover Arthritis...Take Control!" and "Physical Activity and Arthritis" provide audiences with facts and resources to help them live with arthritis more successfully.

If you are interested in scheduling a community presentation, please contact Jill Lysengen, Volutneer and Programs Manager at (303) 756-8622 x222 or jlysengen@arthritis.org.