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- Copyright (c) 1991-92,1993 Tribune Media Services, Inc.
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- Exercise for People With Severe Arthritis
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- QUESTION: You always mention exercise as part of the programs that lead to
- better health, but you forget that many of your readers suffer with severe
- arthritis and can't follow your advice. In spite of constant medication and
- moving to a new and warmer climate, my old joints just can't take the stress.
- What are people like me supposed to do?
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- ANSWER: You might find your answer in the latest edition of "Arthritis
- Today," the publication of the Arthritis Foundation. They are convinced that
- people with arthritis not only can participate in an exercise program, but
- should. It may be that you need a special program that takes heed of your
- problems, and provides just the right amount of activity that will help you.
- They have developed a new program, "People with Arthritis Can Exercise," also
- called PACE, that may provide the answer you are seeking. The program is
- divided into two levels. The Basic program or Level 1 is designed for people
- with severe joint disease, people who may need walkers or even wheelchairs to
- get about. Level 2 or Advanced is useful for those whose problems are less
- severe, but who tire easily. In both programs you can be helped to develop
- greater flexibility and ease of movement. They also sponsor another program
- called the Arthritis Aquatic Program. This is conducted in a heated pool
- under the watchful eye of specially trained individuals. Neither of these
- programs are to be confused with range of motion or strengthening exercises
- which may be prescribed by your doctor, but they add a new dimension to
- activity for arthritis patients and they sound like fun. To find out which
- program may be available in your area, contact your local chapter of the
- Arthritis Foundation or write to the national office, Arthritis Foundation,
- P.O. Box 19000, Atlanta, Georgia 30326, and request their brochure entitled
- "Exercise and Your Arthritis". You may soon be able to join with all the
- others who take my advice and make exercise a part of their plan for healthy
- living.
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- The material contained here is "FOR INFORMATION ONLY" and should not replace
- the counsel and advice of your personal physician. Promptly consulting your
- doctor is the best path to a quick and successful resolution of any medical
- problem.
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