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The Programs for Better Living offers an array of exercise and education programs documented to reduce arthritis pain, ease daily activities, and improve general health status. Every program is taught by an Arthritis Foundation certified instructor. The series includes an in-depth education program along with exercise programs for a variety of fitness levels and interests.

As the national authority on arthritis, the Arthritis Foundation is in a unique position to present programs nationwide that make a vital difference in the lives of people with arthritis. The New York Chapter is pleased to offer these enjoyable and highly effective programs in YOUR community.

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Take one or take them all.

The programs in the Programs for Better Living can be taken individually or together, in six-week sessions or year around.
They include:

	Arthritis Foundation Aquatic Program Combines the buoyancy of water and the soothing warmth of a heated pool to create a safe, ideal environment for relieving pain and stiffness through exercise. Gentle movements increase joint flexibility while restoring or maintaining muscle strength. Host sites are members of the Arthritis Foundation Aquatic Alliance. Click here for more information
	Arthritis Foundation Tai Chi Program Brings the gentle, graceful, flowing power of Sun-style tai chi to your community. This joint-friendly exercise program, developed by a physician and tai chi master, will both relax you and increase your mental and physical energy. Host sites are members of the Arthritis Foundation Exercise Alliance. Click here for more information
	The Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program Offers low-impact exercises that can be done either sitting or standing to help relieve stiffness and pain and to build strength and stamina. The class was developed by physical therapists specifically for people with arthritis or related conditions. Click here for more information
	The Arthritis Foundation Self-Help Program* Gives people with arthritis the in-depth knowledge and skills needed to better manage arthritis.  Classes cover ways to reduce pain and stress, cope with fatigue, use medications wisely and benefit from exercise. Click here for more information *A self-management program developed at Stanford University

Are Our Programs Beneficial?

All of the Arthritis Foundation program evaluation studies are from formal evaluation reports, master’s theses, and published journal articles.

Offered by the Arthritis Foundation

Delivered with results

The classes offered by the Arthritis Foundation have been documented to have significant positive outcomes for those who attend. While every individual is unique, many people who take the Arthritis Foundation Programs for Better Living classes enjoy the following benefits:

• Decreased pain
• Decreased doctor and emergency room visits
• Increased flexibility and range of motion
• Increased energy
• Better, more relaxed sleep
• Improved outlook
• Improved overall health status