Community Events
EXERCISING WITH ARTHRITIS
Thursday, January 28, 2010 at 1:00 pm
Presented by:
Joshua P. Hubert, DPT MS ATC and David Campagna, DPT
with Physical Rehabilitation Services ~ www.prsrehab.com 412-366-3880
An arthritis exercise regimen may be the last thing on your mind when you are tired and your joints ache, but it may be just what you need to ease pain and improve your energy level.
Studies show that regular arthritis exercise may help reduce joint pain and stiffness, increase joint mobility and muscle strength and improve psychological well-being. Regular exercise can also help reduce your risk of other health problems, such as heart disease or diabetes, which can accompany arthritis.
Before beginning an exercise program, it's important to speak with your doctor or physical therapist to find an appropriate exercise program for you. Ideally, your arthritis exercise program would include aerobic exercise to strengthen your heart and lungs, strengthening exercises to make your muscles stronger so they can better support your joints, and stretching exercises to keep your muscles flexible and joints moving freely. One form of exercise almost anyone with arthritis can do is water exercise.
Joshua P. Hubert, DPT MS ATC and David Campagna, DPT of Physical Rehabilitation Services will share tips on how to stay active with arthritis. To RSVP for this program, please contact Northland Public Library at 412-366-8100 ext. 113.
The staff of PRS hosted an open house on October 22, 2009 celebrating National Physical Therapy Month.
PRS Sponsors 2nd Annual Lt. J.C. Stone 50K UltraMarathon at North Park March 21, 2009
Staff from PRS including Physical Therapists and Athletic Trainers provided post race care to runners. The race brought out some great names in UltraRunning.
