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Walk With Ease

Take control one step at a time

No matter if you need relief from arthritis pain or just want to be active, the newly updated Arthritis Foundation Walk With Ease program can teach you how to safely make physical activity part of your everyday life. Walk With Ease offers support, information and tools to help you succeed and is designed for people with arthritis and other chronic conditions, such as diabetes, heart disease and hypertension.

Based on research and tested programs in exercise science, behavior change and arthritis management, Walk With Ease is shown to:

Reduce the pain and discomfort of arthritis
Increase balance, strength and walking pace
Build confidence in your ability to be physically active
Improve overall health

The Walk with Ease program is available to complete on your own with the purchase of the guide book , or in a group in your local community.

To Complete the Program on Your Own
Purchase the Walk with Ease guide book from our Online Store for only $11.95. It includes all the tools you need to:

Develop a walking plan that will meet your needs
Stay motivated
Manage your pain
Learn how to exercise safely

To Complete the Program with a Group
A six week series led by a certified leader

Be inspired and get support in a group setting as you follow the Walk with Ease program. Classes are taught by a certified leader in cities all over the country. To find a class near you, locate your local office, or call 800-283-7800.

Current Walk with Ease participants, click here for class resources.

Summer Al-Gain

13 Jan 2012, 02:47

I have pain in my heel in the morning and after I sit for a while. I think it is due to my uncontrolled diabetes state. I am a newly diagnosed patient. I want to walk but when I do I feel pain afterwards. What do you suggest?

The Editors

06 Jan 2012, 15:47

To find a Walk With Ease Program and additional information about other Arthritis Foundation programs, contact your local Arthritis Foundation office. To find your local office, visit the following link:

http://www.arthritis.org/chaptermap.php
(cut and paste the link above into your web browser window)

Thanks,
The Editors
Arthritis Today magazine

Patt

05 Jan 2012, 12:07

I am in the Chicago area (South side) and would like to find a group to start this program. I'm a beginner at walking because of a new injury and arthritis is in full effect so I need beginners. I hear the pain will only get worse! HELP

kathleen o'connor

03 Nov 2011, 08:11

Ihave been diagnosed with severe arthritis in my knees,can anyone tell me the best pain relief to take,as I would still like to keep walking if possible, also is cycling a good exercise for my knees.

Mary Edwards

04 Oct 2011, 13:58

I am 56 and now have developed arthritis from degenearative disc disease in my lower back, neck, shoulder, knees, and hands. I've been given ansaids, for pain. nothing will help. My dr. says it will only get worst. What can i do to help myself. In constant pain.

Paul Keeling

26 Jul 2011, 06:49

just starting to have the pains and show signs of "A" especially left foot

Also just got a bicycle
is there guides to bicycling with "A"

Sheritta Frazier

16 Jun 2011, 12:11

Currently, Mount Early Missionary Baptist Church has begun a Health Ministry and are in need of education and materials regarding Arthritis. We are looking for the education to take place during the month of August 2011. If some could contact me at 229-434-7399 after 5 pm or at the above email address so we can discuss this matter in more details. Thank you for your support and assistance.

AF Program Specialist

11 Feb 2011, 15:38

Hi Cindy! Please contact your local office for more information on how to become an Walk with Ease Trainer and/or Leader. Access this link to find your local office and a program staff person: http://www.arthritis.org/chaptermap.php

Cindy Mitchell

12 Jan 2011, 12:48

Hi
I work with Senior Citizens in Sussex County, Delaware. I have been trained in the Diabetic Self management and the chronic disease self management program. How can I go about being trained for the Walk With Ease Program?

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