Arthritis Crisis!

Save The Date: February 21st from 7p-8p

Location: Rejuv Medical WLPC - 210 3rd Street North, Waite Park

Arthritis is an increasing problem for people of all ages. If joint pain is making it hard for you to exercise and makes it difficult for you to complete your daily chores, you are not alone. Learn more about what you can do about your arthritic joint pain and exercises. There will be a free presentation February 21, 2012 from 7-8pm at Rejuv Medical Weight Loss and Performance Center. Our physical therapist, Sharon Kramer PT, will present information to help you understand your joints and what you can do to stay healthy, active, maintain your weight and decrease your pain.

Arthritis is the nation’s leading cause of disability according to the national arthritis foundation and the national center for chronic disease. As many as 50 million adults have arthritis. This painful joint disease worsens with increasing body weight and decreased physical activity. There is a 54% higher rate of arthritis occurring in adults that are overweight according to the center for chronic diseases. The best medicine for arthritic joints is movement and strength of muscles around the joints. It is also very important to maintain a healthy body weight. Joint arthritis and pain is worse with every pound of extra body weight.

Our physical therapist, Sharon Kramer PT, will teach you about safe exercises for stretching, strengthening, and weight loss to protect your arthritic joints. We are in the business of keeping people healthy and active through lifestyle and exercises. Physical therapy provides professional guidance and advice for safety when exercising. We want you to stay healthy and active, come learn more about what you can do to decrease your joint pain and continue to reach your exercise goals whatever they may be.

Learn more at the Rejuv Medical weight loss and performance center February 21, 2012 from 7-8pm.

Any questions feel free to call 320-281-5100 or 320-217-8480.