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ProgramName: Fit and Strong!
ProgramType: EBHP
URL: http://www.fitandstrong.org
ContactName: Rachel Seymour, PhD
PhoneNumber: 828-478-2213
EmailAddress: rseymo1@uic.edu
CountiesOffered: Alamance, Burke, Cabarrus, Catawba, Davidson, Guilford, Iredell, Lenoir, Madison, Montgomery, Pamlico, Rockingham, Rowan, Wake
MasterTrainersReq: yes
MasterTrainersAvailable: Alamance, Cabarrus, Davidson, Guilford, Iredell, Pamlico, Rowan
MasterTrainerContact: Rachel Seymour
BriefDescription: Fit and Strong! is an evidence-based physical activity/behavior change intervention that has been successfully implemented in multiple community-based settings. Participants are older adults who have lower-extremity joint pain and stiffness related to osteoarthritis. Fit and Strong! blends a multiple component exercise program with group problem solving/education using a curriculum designed to facilitate arthritis symptom management, confidence in ability to exercise safely with arthritis, and commitment to lifestyle change Before the end of the 8-week Fit and Strong! program, participants meet with the instructor to develop individualized exercise plans that foster ongoing maintenance of a balanced physical activity routine
AdditionalInformation: The program is designed to be offered as a 90 minute session, held three times a week for 8 weeks.
r4 - 2009-10-08 - 19:51:54 - BrandonHall
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