Exercise Control Over Arthritis

Myth?Physical activity worsens arthritis

Fact!Physical

activity can help

manage arthritis

Exercise Control Agenda

• Why ‘Exercise Control’?• Physical activity and

exercise• Getting started• Pain management• Activities:

Flexibility – strength - endurance

• Questions and conclusion

?Why?

Physical

Activity

Feeds Your

Joints!

Other benefits…• Everyday activities easier• Better sleep• Improved balance• Reduced risk of falls• Self-confidence• Healthy weight• Better stress management

You are worth it!

Exercise =

Physical Activity =

Small steps can

lead to major

life changes

Vincent Richer transforms his life…one lap at a time

Getting started1. Consultation

2. Planning and goals

3. Right equipment

Pain management

•Start slowly

•2-hour rule

•Ask an expert

Activities for arthritis

•Flexibility•Strength•Endurance

Flexibility

Strength

Endurance

Overcoming Barriers

• Reduced pain and fatigue

• Indoors or outdoors

• Low cost options• Develop interests• Find the time

Start TOMORROW!

•3:10 rule

•Change your routine

•Explore options

•Health-care provider

•The Arthritis Society

•ParticipACTION

•Professional associations

Need help?

The Arthritis Society: Local Programs and Services

• Arthritis Self Management Program • Chronic Pain Management

Workshops• Taking Charge Classes• Arthritis Rehabilitation and Education

Program• Arthritis Public Forums

The Walk to Fight Arthritis

Sunday June 10, 2012 Walk Start 11:00

Mississauga Valley Park – 1275 Mississauga Valley Blvd.

www.walktofightarthritis.ca

Questions?Add your local office

address here

ARTHRITIS INFORMATION LINE

1.800.321.1433 or visit

www.arthritis.ca

Physical

activity

can help

arthritis!

Exercise Control Over Arthritis

It’s never too late to….