Walk With Ease: Enhanced Self Directed Program - National Arthritis Foundation Evidence Based Program 

Did you know that Arthritis is the #1 cause of disability in the USA? This program can help!

Event Description:

The Walk with Ease Self-Directed program is a six-week, evidence-based walking program from the National Arthritis Foundation. This program is designed to help people with arthritis manage pain and improve mobility. It is open to anyone looking to increase physical activity, improve balance, strength, and walking ability. It's a great option for individuals who want to become more active.

We are offering you the option to be connected with a UVM student who would coach you through the program. The community has really enjoyed working with our students in this program. If you select this option, you will receive a free copy of the Walk with Ease Guide Book and schedule a weekly phone call for 6 weeks with a UVM student to coach you through the program.

Alternatively, we are also offering the Walk with Ease Self Directed program enhanced with a weekly email. If you would like to participate this way, you would receive a free copy of the Walk with Ease Book* and a weekly email to guide you through the program. 

To participate, you need to be able to:

1. Stand for 10 minutes
2. Walk with or without an assistive device
3. Commit to walking 3 times a week for 6 weeks- at your own pace and distance
4. Receive weekly email guidance
5. Be a Vermont resident

Location:

Virtual

Date and Time:

Ongoing

Price:

Free

All walking participants will be invited to participate in a survey based research project conducted by Dr. Karen Westervelt and Dr. Gail Rose.

For other arthritis programs offered around the state, see the “Vermont-based arthritis resources” section of the Vermont Department of Health’s Arthritis webpage.

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For all questions, please email oshercenter@uvm.edu.