What's Right for You?
Understanding your type of arthritis will help you select the appropriate exercise and management program. Consult your physician to determine what type of program best fits your needs. Your local Arthritis Foundation office has a number of programs and services available to assist you.
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 and to help maintain muscle strength. Learn more.
Water is a safe, ideal environment for relieving arthritis pain and stiffness. That's why the Arthritis Foundation offers is Aquatic Program, designed to safely keep your joints moving and improve your sense of well-being. Learn more.
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 relaxation. Learn More.
The Arthritis Foundation Self-Help Program helps you learn the skills you need to build your own self-management program that helps you become an active member of your health-care team, work better with your health-care providers and handle the day-to-day challenges of your disease. Learn more.
Walk with Ease can help you take the first step toward making exercise a habit. The Walk with Ease program helps you develop a walking plan that meets your particular needs, helps you stay motivated, helps you manage your pain, and teaches you to exercise safely. Learn more.
Organizations
The Arthritis Foundation can help employers and managed care organizations reduce costs by providing the preventative care and interventions that reduces the risk of more costly care. If you would like an Arthritis Foundation representative to talk to your organization about physical activity and arthtitis, contact your local office for more information. Ask the program director about "Physical Activity and Arthritis: You Can Do It!"
