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Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program
at Yancey Senior Center
The Arthritis
Foundation Exercise Program will be offered starting Monday,
February 22nd, 2010 at 10:30am at the Yancey Senior
Center. Developed by physical therapists specifically for people
with arthritis, this low-impact, joint-safe exercise program has
been documented to help decrease arthritis pain and relieve
stiffness while increasing flexibility and range of motion.
The program is
taught by Arthritis Foundation-certified instructors, each of whom
have completed in-depth training on arthritis and the Arthritis
Foundation Exercise Program.
During the
eight week session, participants will go through a series of gentle
movements and activities designed to increase mobility and range of
motion. This low-impact class is suitable for every fitness level
and can be taken either sitting down or standing.
“In addition
to reducing pain and stiffness, the Arthritis Foundation Exercise
Program helps people with arthritis keep joints flexible, maintain
muscle strength and build overall stamina,” said Mella Matheson of
the Arthritis Foundation Carolinas Chapter. Results are backed by
research studies. In one study, individuals who attended the class
for four months reduced their pain by 24 percent and increased
confidence in their ability to continue activities by 22 percent.
If you think
you have arthritis, the Arthritis Foundation urges you to seek an
early and specific diagnosis. With more than 100 forms of arthritis
and related diseases, a specific diagnosis is critical because each
form requires a different treatment plan.
Pre-registration for the Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program is
necessary and enrollment is limited. The registration deadline is
Friday, February 19th. For more information contact
Cindi Renfro at 682-6011 or 678-3581. Before starting any exercise
program, always check with your physician.
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