Home ___________________ Communication Center ___________________ Physicians ___________________ Career Center ___________________ PCRMC Services ___________________ About PCRMC ___________________ Visitor Information ___________________ |
ROLLA - SPRING 2007 - People suffering from arthritis now have an opportunity to attend an exercise program taught by Arthritis Foundation certified instructors. The program, developed by physical therapists for people with arthritis, is a low-impact, joint-safe exercise program that has been documented to help decrease arthritis pain and relieve stiffness while increasing flexibility and range of motion. The program will be offered January 16 from 9 to 10 a.m., at the Centre, located at 1800 N. Holloway, and January 18 from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m., at 1530 Bridge School Road Training Complex. 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 program (length determined by needs, but a minimum of eight weeks), participants will go through a series of gentle movements and activities designed to increase mobility and range of motion. The low-impact class is suitable for every fitness level and can be taken either sitting 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. Results are backed by research studies. In one study, individuals who attended the class for four months reduced their pain by 24 percent and increase confidence in their ability to continue activities by 22 percent. Pre-registration for the program is necessary and enrollment is limited. There is a $10 fee. For more information or to register, call Carolyn Tilford, community outreach liaison at PCRMC, at (573) 458-7695. |