I have had rheumatoid arthritis almost my entire life, but growing up I didn't know anyone else with RA, especially other kids and teens. I often felt singled out, especially during gym class. It was the days before the internet and I had no one to go to for information and new ideas but my parents, doctor and occasional occupational... Read more
I received several comments in response to my recent article about the limited number of people with rheumatoid arthritis who exercise. Some commented that they enjoy walking or other low impact exercises. But others stated that exercise just isn't an option most of the time because of the constant pain, swelling and lack of energy that they... Read more
The People with Arthritis Can Exercise (PACE) Program, developed by the Arthritis Foundation, is a land-based program that helps people with rheumatoid arthritis incorporate exercise into their lives. Participants meet for 1 hour, twice a week for 8 weeks. The program is offered at fitness centers, churches, senior-centers and other community... Read more
Less than 15% of people with rheumatoid arthritis exercise 3 or more times a week That uninspiring statistic comes from a recent international study of the exercise habits of people with rheumatoid arthritis. Even more alarming, the study found that about 70% of people with rheumatoid arthritis perform no regular physical activity. ... Read more
Normally, I think that spirituality and religion are extremely personal and I wouldn't raise it as a topic of discussion on this site. But I recently read an interesting article in the January 2008 issue of Arthritis and Rheumatism about the daily spiritual experiences of older adults with and without arthritis and how these experiences affect... Read more
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