Reduce Weight, Reduce the Arthritic Knee Pain
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Many aging Americans are both overweight and burdened by arthritis of the knees.
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Whether the result of injury, arthritis or other condition, pain can have a direct impact on our ability to function. Find out how well you’re managing pain and to what degree it limits your daily activities by taking a short health assessment. In doing so, you’ll learn more about what specifically causes pain, the risk of recurrence and recommendations to reduce and prevent it. Take the quiz now >Arthritis Programs and Screenings
Education and prevention can keep you and your loved ones healthy. We invite you to take advantage of the programs, support groups and screenings available.
T’ai Chi Chih® – Beginner (Joint-Friendly)
Learn a series of simple, non-martial movements.
Fee: $50 for all 10 weeks
Thursdays, July 12 to September 20; 9:45 to 10:30am
(No class August 16)
Atlantic Health Pavilion, 242 West Parkway, Pompton Plains, NJ
For more information and to register, please call 1-844-472-8499.
T’ai Chi Chih® – Intermediate (Joint-Friendly)
Learn the techniques of Seijaku. Participants must complete at least two beginner sessions before taking this class.
Fee: $50 for all 10 weeks
Thursdays, July 12 to September 20; 10:45 to 11:30am
(No class August 16)
Atlantic Health Pavilion, 242 West Parkway, Pompton Plains, NJ
For more information and to register, please call 1-844-472-8499.
Arthritis Exercise Program (Joint-Friendly)
A series of gentle activities will help increase joint flexibility and maintain range of motion.
Fee: $40 for each eight-week session
- Mondays, July 16 to September 17; 1:30 to 2:15pm
(No class September 3 and 10) - Mondays, July 16 to September 17; 2:30 to 3:15pm
(No class September 3 and 10)
For more information and to register, please call 1-844-472-8499.
Aquacise Level 1 (Joint-Friendly)
Exercises performed in chest-deep water can help improve cardiovascular fitness, endurance and flexibility. Participants should bring a lock, towel and swim cap.
Fee: $48 for each eight-week session
- Mondays, July 16 to September 17; Noon to 12:45pm
(No class September 3 and 10) - Wednesdays, July 18 to September 12; Noon to 12:45pm
(No class September 5)
For more information and to register, please call 1-844-472-8499.
Aquacise Level 2 (Joint-Friendly)
Exercises performed in chest-deep water can help improve cardiovascular fitness, endurance and flexibility. Participants should bring a lock, towel and swim cap.
Fee: $48 for all eight weeks
Wednesdays, July 18 to September 12; 1:00 to 1:45pm
(No class September 5)
New York Sports Club, 1481 Route 23 South, Butler, NJ
For more information and to register, please call 1-844-472-8499.
Arthritis Aquatics Program (Joint-Friendly)
Enjoy exercise without straining your joints. Be sure to bring a towel, swim cap, and lock; class is limited to 20 participants.
Fee: $48 for all eight weeks
Thursdays, July 19 to September 20; Noon to 12:45pm
(No class August 30 and September 6)
New York Sports Club, 1481 Route 23 South, Butler, NJ
For more information and to register, please call 1-844-472-8499.
Arthritis Support Group
Arthritis patients can receive mutual education and encouragement.
Fourth Tuesday of every month; 10:30 to 11:30am
Atlantic Health Pavilion, 242 West Parkway, Pompton Plains, NJ
This group meets from March through December.
For more information, please call 973-831-5367.
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Exercises for Chronic Health Conditions
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Exercise can help prevent many chronic illnesses as well as make it easier to manage health conditions, from diabetes to joint pain.
Too Much or Too Little Weight May Worsen Rheumatoid Arthritis
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Obesity may accelerate and amplify the crippling symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis, new research suggests.
Ditch the Golf Cart. Your Aging Knees Won't Mind
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Golfers with knee arthritis should park the golf cart and walk the links instead, researchers say.