New Mexico Department of Health Arthritis Program Evidence-Based Programs

"Physical activity, including stretching and strengthening, is crucial to improving joint pain and mobility and reducing fatigue often associated with arthritis. Moving just 30 minutes daily, even 10 to 15 minutes at a time, can reduce the impact of arthritis on a person’s daily activities and help to prevent developing more painful arthritis."

Dr. Patience White, chief public health officer
for the Arthritis Foundation.

Programs for People with Arthritis

Evidence-Based Programs

The CDC recommends evidence-based programs that are proven to improve the quality of life of people with arthritis. The programs currently being promoted by the New Mexico Department of Health Arthritis Program are:

What is Evidence-Based?

Evidence-Based Programs are interventions based on evidence that is generated by scientific studies published in peer-reviewed journals.

Benefit of staying active for people who have arthritis

Being physically active can actually help lessen the severity of arthritis. Increased daily movement or exercise is one of the best approaches to helping reduce stiff, achy joints caused by arthritis.

Source: Arthritis Foundation website