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Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program |
| Increase joint flexibility, maintain range of motion and muscle strength, and increase overall stamina through this land-based gentle exercise program developed by the Arthritis Foundation. Participants may perform the exercises seated or use a chair or assistive device during the class. |
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Classes will be held twice per week for six weeks at Cooper for Women, 1011 Main Street, Voorhees, NJ 08043.
Fee: $80 per session (12 classes)
Session I
Mondays/Wednesdays, 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. beginning September 24, 2007
Session II
Mondays/Wednesdays, 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. beginning November 5, 2007
To register, call 1-877-CARE (2273). | |
Whether caused by arthritis, inflammatory conditions, excess weight or advancing age, joint pain can be relieved by moderate physical activity, says David E. Feinstein, D.O, a rheumatologist at Cooper University Hospital, who treats patients at three locations in South Jersey.
By performing a regular, gentle exercise routine, joint-pain sufferers can improve their overall health without injuring their joints, he said.
“Exercise is an important component in staying healthy even if you have arthritis. A gentle exercise program that’s performed on a regular basis can decrease fatigue, strengthen muscles and bones, increase flexibility and stamina, and improve your general sense of well-being,” Dr. Feinstein said.
An effective gentle exercise program developed by the Arthritis Foundation is offered in evening classes this fall at Cooper for Women, in Voorhees, New Jersey. It consists of easy-to-do, land-based stretching, strengthening and fitness exercises designed for women of all ages and fitness levels. Participants can even perform the exercises seated, or use a chair or assistive device (walker, cane) during class.
“This program is designed to increase joint flexibility, maintain range of motion and muscle strength, and increase overall stamina. Not only is this great for women with arthritis, it’s good for women who’ve been inactive for a while and want a safe, guided and effective way to begin an exercise program,” Dr. Feinstein said.
Participants previously enrolled in the program have experienced such benefits as increased functional ability and self-care behaviors, and decreased pain and depression, he said.
The special Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program offered at Cooper for Women, 1011 Main Street Promenade, Voorhees, New Jersey, meets from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., Mondays and Wednesdays, for two, six-week sessions, beginning on Sept. 24 and Nov. 5. The fee is $80 per session. To register, call 1-877-CARE (2273).
To schedule an appointment with Dr. Feinstein at Cooper University Hospital's rheumatology offices in Camden, Cherry Hill or Willingboro, New Jersey, call our physician referral and information service at 1-800-COOPER (800-826-6737).