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The Importance of Physical Activity

The importance of being physically active cannot be overstated.  Physical activity reduces pain, increases mobility, improves your mood, and can improve your quality of life.  As Spring begins and the weather in Missouri improves, there is no better time to remind ourselves of the importance of physical activity.   For information on physical activity, information on exercise classes, or information …

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Become an Advocate!

The Arthritis Foundation recently released a wealth of information on how you can become an advocate in the fight to make arthritis a national priority!  This information includes a copy of an email that you can send directly to President Obama urging him to focus policies on impacting arthritis, a letter that you can urge your respective Member of …

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Is Fibro the Cause?

To raise awareness about Fibromyalgia, an often misdiagnosed, musculoskeletal pain condition that affects up to six million Americans, the American Pain Foundation (APF) is piloting Is Fibro the Cause? awareness project in Missouri.  APF is working with community and state-based alliance groups, including the Missouri Regional Arthritis Centers, and fibro advocates to disseminate a new …

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Is Fibro the Cause?

Do you or a loved one have pain all over?  Do you feel overly tired or have difficulties concentrating?  If so, fibromyalgia may be the cause.  In an effort to raise awareness of fibromyalgia, an often misdiagnosed, musculoskeletal pain condition that affects up to six million Americans, the Missouri Regional Arthritis Centers are proud to work with …

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CEMRAC Leader Incentive Program

Leaders of the four evidence-based programs in Central Missouri are eligible to participate in the Leader Incentive Program.  The program is designed to show appreciation to CEMRAC leaders for their dedication and service by providing you with resources to use in class. How It Works CEMRAC leaders can earn CEMRAC Bucks when you submit paperwork, participate …

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Leader Meetings

Leader meetings are held semi-annually.  All current and future leaders of evidence-based programs are invited and encouraged to attend.  The purpose of the leader meeting is to provide arthritis & chronic disease education, program updates, resources and service recognition.   Contact your Regional Arthritis Center for additional details regarding upcoming leader meetings.

Learn About Arthritis

The word arthritis applies to more than 100 different conditions of unknown or varied causes.  Joint involvement is the most characteristic aspect of arthritis, but various forms can also result in such problems as kidney disease, blindness, and premature death.  Arthritis causes pain, loss of movement, and sometimes swelling of joints and tissues.  Common forms …

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