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Arthritis Mayo Branch - Notices 26 Sep 2014
By Arthritis Mayo Branch
27, Sep 2014 - 17:48

Physical activity is proven to be a vital part of managing arthritis. As well as reducing pain and inflammation, keeping active improves joint support and lubrication, helps with weight control and has many other health benefits.

Arthritis Mayo Branch on TG4 Imbarr Do Shláinte Wednesday 1st@ 7.30pm

Arthritis walking groups are now in there second year in Mayo with groups taking place in Ballina,Castlebar, Westport, Inver in Belmullet and coming soon to Swinford. Walking is proven to be one of the best forms of exercise for people with Arthritis and Fibromyalgia.

During the summer TG4-ImBarr Do Shláinte came down and filmed the Ballina walking group and members of the Mayo Branch of Arthritis Ireland. This will air this Wednesday 1st of October at 7.30pm. The focus of this program will be living with arthritis. If you would like to join one of our walking groups please call 087-1035225 or email arthritismayobranch@gmail.com

Adapted seated exercise.

This aims to improve your physical well being by working on muscle strength and flexibility. This exercise class is a seated class and suitable for people with all levels of joint mobility.

Adapted seated exercises x 6 Sessions
Monday 13th October x 6 weeks Newman Institute Ballina 7-8pm
Tuesday 14th October x 6 weeks Tf Royal Hotel, Castlebar 7-8pm
To book a place on this course please emailarthritismayobranch@gmail.com or call 087-1035225.