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Arthritis /Joint Pain Rehabilitation
Program Overview
Arthritis is a painful and debilitating joint disease that greatly reduces the quality-of-life of its sufferers. In recent years, exercise has been shown to have a significant positive effect on the symptoms of arthritis. The South County Family YMCA’s on-going Arthritis Rehab Program incorporates the latest medical and fitness knowledge in a program that offers group and individual exercise options.
Arthritis program participants have a variety of options just for them. All our aqua arthritis group classes are taught by Arthritis Foundation certified instructors and follow guidelines put forth by the Foundation.
Our staff exercise physiologist will create a personalized exercise program tailored for each participant depending on their joint mobility, range of motion, fitness level and goals. The comprehensive wellness program will enhance cardiovascular endurance, muscular strength and flexibility.
Individual consultations with our registered dietitian will ensure that each participant is getting the most balanced nutritional plan and sound advice on energy balance and supplement usage.
Participants are encouraged to attend a regular lecture series on topics related to arthritis and health promotion at the South County Family YMCA’s Venice facility.
Costs
The Arthritis and Joint Pain Rehab program consists of a combination of individual sessions with an exercise physiologist and a registered dietitian and taking group fitness classes suitable for arthritis sufferers.
Individual sessions with exercise physiologist and registered dietitan are $40 per session.
Participants may schedule as many sessions as they and their instructors deem necessary.
Health insurance and Medicare may reimburse part or all of this expense. Check with your health plan provider for details.
For more information and to register for a session contact Christine Vish, Exercise Physiologist, at 492-9622 ext 140
