Welcome
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We are pleased to provide information to the 3.5 million Texans who live with the pain of arthritis. If you are a person with arthritis or a related disease, know someone who has arthritis, work with people with arthritis, or are just interested in finding out how to help find a cure for this disease, the Arthritis Foundation has something to offer you.
If you reside in El Paso County, please visit the Greater Southwest Chapter.
Become An Arthritis Ambassador and Advocate
 | Arthritis Ambassadors and Advocates play an important part in the grassroots efforts of the Arthritis Foundation. Grassroots advocacy is individuals committed to influencing positive changes in their lives, their communities and in their elected governments by making their |
| personal stories and opinions known. Getting involved means calling, writing a letter, sending an email, or even visiting your elected representatives who serve you in Washington, DC, and in your state. For more information on how to become an advocate click here. | |
Texas Juvenile Arthritis Program
 | Did you know there are over 300,000 children in the United States, including more than 4,000 in Texas who have some form of arthritis? It is important to the Texas Chapter to make sure all these children and their parents |
| are connected through The Arthritis Foundation. The Texas Juvenile Arthritis Program offers information and referral, support and education, school info, scholarships to the American Juvenile Arthritis Conference, and other fun activities for children and their families. Click here to find out more about the Texas Juvenile Arthritis Program. To get your free copy of Kids Get Arthritis Too Newsletter, please call 1.800.442.6653. | |
Programs and Services
To improve your quality of life, we can assist you through our numerous programs and services.
Physician Referral List
 | You can find a physician in your area to help treat your arthritis. All physicians on our list specialize in treating arthritis. |
 | You may think that exercise and arthritis do not go hand in hand. If so, you would be mistaken. Research has shown that exercise is an essential tool in managing your arthritis. Regular, moderate exercise offers a whole host of benefits to people with arthritis. Mainly, exercise reduces joint pain |
| and stiffness, builds strong muscle around the joints, and increases flexibility and endurance. But it also helps promote overall health and fitness by giving you more energy, helping you sleep better, controlling your weight, decreasing depression, and giving you more self-esteem. Furthermore, exercise can help stave off other health problems such as osteoporosis and heart disease. Whatever exercise program you decide on you should always consult with your doctor before starting out. | |
AF Life Improvement Series
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There are many programs in Texas to help educate and improve the lives of those with arthritis! The Life Improvement Series includes two evidence based exercise programs - the AF Exercise Program and the AF Aquatic Program. Evidence shows that these programs help patients reduce pain and activity limitations due to arthritis.
Take an active approach to managing arthritis with our Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program . Our trained instructors will assist you in a program designed to improve joint flexibility and range of motion.
Or join our Arthritis Foundation Aquatic Program. Aquatic programs allow you to exercise without putting excess strain on your joints and muscles.
Is your Chi in check? Tai Chi for Arthritis combines agile steps, joint safe exercise, and mental strength to improve mobility, breathing, and relaxation in ways that help you feel in greater control of your daily life.
Programs in Texas
You can learn more about arthritis! Contact us for information about upcoming Arthritis Foundation Educational Programs scheduled throughout the state of Texas-1.800.442.6653, or click here for a list of current programs taking place throughout the state.
Clinical Research Opportunities
Click here to find out which Clinical Trials you can take part in.
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