Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program is a community-based recreational program specifically designed to teach adults with arthritis how to exercise safely.
Program Benefits
Trained instructors cover a variety of range-of-motion exercises, endurance-building activities, relaxation techniques, and health education topics. All of the exercises can be modified to meet participant needs and abilities. Participants completing the program report experiencing:
- Improved functional ability
- Decreased depression
- Decreased pain
- Increased confidence in one's ability to exercise
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What Is Provided To Participants
Classes meet two or three times per week for an hour. One session is typically 8 weeks long, but many locations offer ongoing classes and participants can continue attending as long as they wish. Each class offers:
- Range of motion exercises and stretches
- Endurance exercises
- Strength building exercises
- Health education
- Relaxation techniques
- Social interaction
Resources & Programs
Visit www.livingwell.utah.gov for more information
Utah Department of Health Resources:
- The Utah Arthritis Program aims to increase self-management skills and improve the quality of life for all Utahns affected by arthritis and other chronic conditions.
Partner Resources:
- The Arthritis Foundation Resource Finder, resourcefinder.arthritis.org
For More Information On This Program
Rebecca Castleton
rcastlet@utah.gov
(801) 538-9340