{"id":277,"date":"2021-05-10T14:35:39","date_gmt":"2021-05-10T18:35:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/arthritis\/?page_id=277"},"modified":"2024-05-06T13:09:41","modified_gmt":"2024-05-06T17:09:41","slug":"may-is-arthritis-awareness-month","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/arthritis\/may-is-arthritis-awareness-month\/","title":{"rendered":"May is Arthritis Awareness Month"},"content":{"rendered":"
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      Arthritis Awareness Toolkit<\/h3>\n
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      The Virginia Department of Health's Arthritis Program is pleased to share the Arthritis Awareness Month Toolkit for May, which includes a eight new social media messages. These resources address the connection between arthritis and staying active by providing joining Walk With Ease and self management programs.<\/p>\n

      Read more<\/a><\/strong> about how other Virginians improved their balance and health through the Health Management programs.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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      1. Join the V<\/span>DH<\/span> Arthritis Program for May Arthritis Awareness Month<\/span>.<\/span> The <\/span>\"Spring into Summer\" Walking <\/span>Initiative<\/span> start<\/span>s<\/span> May 1<\/span>! <\/span>Visit<\/span> the <\/span>Walk <\/span>With<\/span> Ease <\/span>Online <\/span>Portal<\/span> to register and start <\/span>the <\/span>six<\/span>-<\/span>week<\/span> walking program<\/span> at:<\/span> https:\/\/bit.ly\/3QiK4ci<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n
      2. Get <\/span>active!\u202fStudies show that physical activity can reduce pain<\/span>,<\/span> improve <\/span>body <\/span>function, <\/span>improve <\/span>mood, and <\/span>increase <\/span>quality of life for adults with arthritis. It also helps th<\/span>ose with <\/span>o<\/span>ther health concerns.<\/span> Find physical activity programs that work for you:<\/span> <\/span>https:\/\/bit.ly\/4b5FfL7<\/span><\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
      3. T<\/span>he Walk<\/span> W<\/span>it<\/span>h<\/span> Ease <\/span>(WWE) <\/span>program is a self-directed walking program developed by the Arthritis Foundation.\u202f<\/span>This<\/span> 6-week program can be done <\/span>by yourself or with others<\/span>.\u202fLearn more about the <\/span>W<\/span>W<\/span>E<\/span> program:<\/span> <\/span>https:\/\/bit.ly\/4b5FfL7<\/span><\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
      4. Get connected to <\/span>p<\/span>rograms <\/span>proven to manage arthritis <\/span>-<\/span> Walk <\/span>With<\/span> Ease, Tai Chi for Arthritis, and the Chronic Disease Self-Management Program<\/span>. Visit <\/span>the <\/span>Virginia Department of Health Arthritis Program <\/span>website <\/span>to find out more<\/span>:<\/span> <\/span>https:\/\/bit.ly\/4b5FfL7<\/span><\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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        5) <\/span>The Chronic Disease Self-Management Program is a <\/span>six- week <\/span>workshop for adults with at least one health condition, <\/span>including<\/span> arthritis.\u202f It focuses on<\/span> helping<\/span> patie<\/span>nt\u2019<\/span>s<\/span> make<\/span> decisions, solve <\/span>probl<\/span>ems<\/span>,<\/span> and <\/span>plan activitie<\/span>s<\/span>.\u00a0<\/span> Le<\/span>arn<\/span> more:\u202f<\/span> <\/span>https:\/\/bit.ly\/4b5FfL7<\/span><\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

        6) <\/span>Managing arthritis is hard. Call the Arthritis Foundation\u2019s toll-free Helpline to get the support you need from experts. Trained staff are standing by with resources that could help you. Call 1-800-283-7800 or email helpline@arthritis.org for solutions to your arthritis issues.<\/span> <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

        7) <\/span>Explore ways to incorporate Arthritis<\/span>-<\/span>Appr<\/span>opriate<\/span> Evidence-Based<\/span> Interventions that help relieve arthritis pain, increase physical activity, and promote well-being that you can build into your patient's treatment plan in this free virtual class for CMEs\/ABIM MOCs\/CEs. <\/span>Register <\/span>at:<\/span> <\/span>https:\/\/bit.ly\/3U486sw<\/span><\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

        8) <\/span>Health care providers <\/span>can se<\/span>nd <\/span>p<\/span>atient refer<\/span>rals <\/span>for <\/span>Arthritis Approved Evidence-Based Interventions<\/span> like t<\/span>he Chronic Disease Self-Management program<\/span>, Walk <\/span>With<\/span> Ease, and Tai Chi for Arthritis,<\/span> throu<\/span>gh the VA Unite Us platform<\/span>.<\/span> To learn more<\/span>,<\/span> contact Ha<\/span>y<\/span>ley<\/span> Morris at<\/span>:<\/span> <\/span>hayley.morris@uniteus.com<\/span><\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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        Strength training beats arthritis<\/h3>\n
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