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Move it or lose it…
That’s the message from Arthritis Victoria for this year's Arthritis Awareness Week, which runs from Sunday 21 March to Saturday 27 March.
Research has shown that regular physical activity is one of the best treatments for arthritis – a name for over 100 conditions that affect the joints. No matter how old, unfit or frail you are, you can find a suitable kind of exercise or activity that you can enjoy.
“Low impact exercises that place less stress on your joints can be very effective if you have arthritis,” says Dr Jane Glatz, who manages Arthritis Victoria’s training programs. “Appropriate activities include walking, swimming, or a warm water exercise class. Tai chi, pilates and yoga are also popular with people who live with the chronic pain and fatigue associated with arthritis and other musculoskeletal conditions.”
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Join your neighbours for a walk!
The State Government's Department of Health has provided funding to Arthritis Victoria to establish links with the East Reservoir Neighbourhood Renewal Project. Together we have set up a weekly Neighbourhood Walk around Kirkwood Reserve. The walk has already proved very popular with local residents. The walking group is now welcoming new participants who would like to join in.
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Join your neighbours for a walk! (108.6k)
Make a Splash and get fit at your own pace
The State Government's Department of Health has provided funding to Arthritis Victoria to establish links with the Heidelberg West Neighbourhood Renewal Project. Together we have set up a Make a Splash warm water exercise class at Banyule City Council's Olympic Leisure Centre, for people living in the West Heidelberg area.
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Make a Splash and get fit at your own pace (104.5k)