Walk With Ease Helps With Arthritis Pain

Walking regularly can help reduce many different types of chronic pain, including pain associated with arthritis.

Walk with Ease is a six week evidence-based program that includes:

· Safe walking indoors

· Discussion on osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and fibromyalgia

· Managing pain and stiffness

· Tips on proper clothing and equipment

· Monitoring physical problems

· What to do when exercise hurts

· How to anticipate and overcome barriers

· Stretching and strengthening exercises

The program will meet Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays from 10-11am, June 18th-August 7th. (Will not meet: July 9, 10, 12, 31 & August, 1, 2)

Registration is free and the first 10 participants to register will receive free books and pedometers upon completion of the program.

To register, contact Erin Carter, ecarter@msu.edu, 906.369.4572.

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