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Walk with Ease
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Contact Your County Extension Office

Soghra Jarvandi, MD, PhD
Jessica Taylor, MPH​​​​​​​​​​
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Walk with Ease
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​​​Walk with Ease has been developed by the Arthritis Foundation as a resource to enable community educators to form walking groups with two paramount goals: safety and success. The program is designed to be used with groups of any kind, from informal walking clubs of a few friends or neighbors, to more structured or existing groups such as churches, hospitals, health facilities, senior centers and work sites. People without arthritis can enjoy this program as well.

Program Objectives

  1. To promote education about successful physical activity, especially the benefits of walking, for people with arthritis.
  2. To promote education about arthritis self-management.
  3. To provide participants who have arthritis with the opportunity for an on-going aerobic fitness program based on the latest research and recommendations.

Benefits of Walk with Ease

  • Stay motivated
  • Manage pain
  • Exercise safely
  • Maintain a healthier, happier lifestyle

Why Develop a Walking Group?

Many people benefit from the support and camaraderie of a group experience when exercising. Groups can promote social support, reinforcement, periodic monitoring and motivation.

Program Availability

To find out about availability of this program in your area you can check the Arthritis Foundation web page at Arthritis Foundation - Local Office Directory or contact your county UT Extension agent​.

Want to Learn More About Arthritis?

To learn more about arthritis and the benefits of physical activity in managing the disease, visit the FCS Health & Safety – Arthritis​ page for great Web site links!

Consider Participating in Other Arthritis Education Programs

Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program
Tai Chi​
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American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences​ ​​​​​​

The University of Tennessee Extension
Family and Consumer Sciences
2621 Morgan Circle, 121 Morgan Hall
Knoxville, TN 37996-4530
Phone: (865) 974-7384
Fax: (865) 974-1068

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