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Michigan Arthritis Programs

Self-Management

Chronic Disease Self-Management Program or PATH (Personal Action Toward Health)
PATH (Personal Action Toward Health) is a chronic disease self-management program that helps participants build the skills they need for the day-to-day management of a chronic disease.

PATH is a six-week workshop and covers topics including healthy eating, relaxation techniques, problem solving and communication skills.

Step-By Step Instructions and Forms for Workshop Data Collection
PATH 2011 Summer Newsletter
View the PATH video on YouTube

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Self-Help Program
This program is designed to complement the care provided by your health-care team and allow you to share experiences with others. Trained volunteers, many of whom have arthritis or fibromyalgia, lead the courses. The Arthritis Foundation Self-Help Program is designed to:

identify and teach you the latest pain management techniques
help you develop your own individualized exercise program
help you learn to manage fatigue and stress more effectively
discuss the purposes and effective use of medications

For more information on these programs contact the Arthritis Foundation Michigan Chapter at 1-800-968-3030.

Physical Activity
		Exercise Program This exercise program is designed specifically for people with arthritis that uses gentle activities to help increase joint flexibility and range of motion help maintain muscle strength Different classes are available to fit your fitness level – with exercises done while sitting, standing or on the floor. For more information on these programs contact the Arthritis Foundation Michigan Chapter at 1-800-968-3030. View a statwide listing of program locations.
		Aquatics Program Water is a safe, ideal environment for relieving arthritis pain and stiffness. That's why the Arthritis Foundation offers its Aquatic Program, designed to safely keep your joints moving and improve your sense of well-being. The Arthritis Foundation Aquatic Program also provides a friendly and supportive atmosphere in which you can make new friends and try new activities. For more information on these programs contact the Arthritis Foundation Michigan Chapter at 1-800-968-3030. View a statwide listing of program locations.
		Enhance Fitness This low-cost, evidence-based exercise program helps older adults at all levels of fitness become more active, energized, and empowered to sustain independent lives. Based on solid research and tested at over 80 sites around the country, EnhanceFitness focuses on stretching, flexibility, balance, low impact aerobics, and strength training exercises–everything health professionals say that people need to maintain health and function as they grow older. See the What the Stuff Baby Boomers do an Enhance Fitness routine at this link: whatthestufftv.com/VideoFolder/enhancefitnessplayer.htm