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OSF Saint Francis Partnership: Arthritis Services

Arthritis + Exercise = Pain Relief Made To Order

Come join OSF Saint Francis Arthritis Services programs! We provide an opportunity for men and women with arthritis to participate in group recreational exercise classes. Each class is a series of gentle, non-demanding exercise including all major muscle groups that move joints through their full range of movement. It?s the perfect combination to improve your overall health and wellness for a better quality of life. To register contact us at OSF Saint Francis Arthritis Services at (309) 282-1605.

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Arthritis Land Exercise

  • Your instructor will lead you in gentle exercises.
  • The exercises are done while sitting in a chair and while standing.
  • The exercises improve your range of motion and strength for daily activities.
  • These classes are suitable for all exercise levels.

Arthritis Aquatic Exercise in the Warm Water

  • A workout in the water is one of the safest ways you can exercise.
  • It is also fun! The buoyancy of the water removes the stress from your joints, muscles and bones.
  • Moving your muscles and joints help lessen your stiffness and pain.
  • Morning, afternoon and evening classes are available
  • Shower rooms with lockers, sauna and whirlpool are available and convenient.
  • You do not have to know how to swim.
  • The warm water pool has water that is 3'6" to 5' deep.
  • You enter the pool using steps with a handrail or using a chair lift.
  • Classes are 50 minutes.

Why is Arthritis Exercise Important?

  • Decrease pain and stiffness
  • Helps you to move easier
  • Improves your ability to perform daily tasks
  • Provides a feeling of accomplishment
  • Provides opportunities to socialize and share experiences

Class Information

  • Free parking
  • A physician consent form is required to participate
  • Classes are included with a full OSF Saint Francis RiverPlex membership
  • If you are not a RiverPlex member, you can buy a 6 week session card:
    Location - OSF Saint Francis RiverPlex - 600 N.E. Water Street, Peoria, IL  61603

To sign up or for more information on these classes please call (309) 282-1605.

What our participants have to say about the program

No matter how bad I feel when I get to class, I always feel 100% better when I get done exercising.

The Aquatic Exercise Classes are a real positive experience. I wish I had begun years ago.

I'm having fun with exercise for the first time in my life.

Besides the exercise, the people in my classes have much to do with my emotional well being as the exercises do for my physical.

The consistent professionalism and quality of the instructors, makes the exercise classes so beneficial. I appreciate their dedication to the job of helping us to improve our quality of life.