Synergy Arthritis Management Program
Facts about Arthritis
- 46 million people in the US have some form of arthritis
- People with arthritis tend to become inactive and deconditioned
- Inactivity accelerates the progression of arthritis
- Arthritis is the leading cause of disability in people over 55 years
- Exercise is an essential tool for managing arthritis pain and symptoms
The American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons Clinical Practice Guideline for treatment of osteoarthritis of the knee recommends:
- strengthening, low-impact aerobic and balance exercises
- weight loss for patients with osteoarthritis who are overweight
- muscle strengthening exercises that work all major muscle groups 2-3 times a week and at least 30 minutes of moderate intensity aerobic exercises 5 or more days a week
The Synergy Arthritis Management Program
- Program meets all guidelines recommended by the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, the American Heart Association, and the American College of Sports Medicine
- Integrated program of strength training, low-impact aerobic, and flexibility exercises
- Resting Metabolism testing to determine your baseline caloric needs and customize your meal plan design to help you achieve your weight loss goals
- Exercise metabolism testing to determine your “fat burning training zone” and the correct exercise intensity for your workouts
- Weight loss program to help you manage you weight and decrease stress across your joints
- Anti-inflammatory diet created by a Registered Dietician to help reduce inflammation that fits easily into your lifestyle
- All Exercise Sessions by appointment
- Always supervised by certified personal trainers who can modify all exercises for you as needed
- 1 hour sessions with 30 minutes of strength training and 30 minutes of low impact cardio-aerobic exercise
- No pills or pre-packaged foods
- Structured framework and accountability
- Customized program tailored to your specific needs
- Kinesis equipment available for flexibility, balance and functional training
- FLEXability equipment to improve your overall flexibility and joint range of motion
- Individualized progression of intensity
The Synergy Joint Replacement Recovery Program
Facts about Joint Replacement
- 7.2 million Americans are living with joint replacements
- 719,000 Total Knee Replacements are done every year
- 332,000 Total Hip Replacements are done every year
- Remaining physically active improves general health and enhances the quality of the interface between your bone and your prosthesis
Evidence-Based Recommendations for People who have had joint replacements
- Maintain a healthy weight or lose weight if overweight
- Perform low impact cardio-aerobic activities like cycling, elliptical training and walking
- Strength training may be performed using weight machines
- Avoid high impact activities
The Synergy Post Joint Replacement Program
- Includes all features of our Arthritis Management Program
- Follows all safety guidelines for exercise after joint replacement
- Includes a comprehensive program of strength training, low impact cardio-aerobic exercise and flexibility to help you reestablish and maintain a physically active lifestyle
- Weight management program available to help you achieve a healthy weight
- Customized to your individual needs and your doctor’s recommendations
How Exercise Benefits Adults with Arthritis & Joint Replacements
- Decrease pain
- Increase strength
- Improve flexibility
- Improve endurance
- Improve functioning
- Improve fitness
- Improve cardiovascular status
- Improve quality of life