Walk with Ease
Background
Walk with Ease is an evidence-based activity program developed by the Arthritis Foundation and recommended by the CDC for the management of the symptoms of arthritis. Currently offered in both individual and group-based formats, the program has been shown to effectively help participants improve their pain symptoms, reduce physical limitations, and improve symptom management self-efficacy.
The program focuses on integrating physical activity in the form of walking into your daily routine. The program is designed to meet participants at their current fitness level and progress gradually over its six-week duration, while also providing the knowledge to continue progressing after the program is complete.
Walk with Ease is an evidence-based activity program developed by the Arthritis Foundation and recommended by the CDC for the management of the symptoms of arthritis. Currently offered in both individual and group-based formats, the program has been shown to effectively help participants improve their pain symptoms, reduce physical limitations, and improve symptom management self-efficacy.
The program focuses on integrating physical activity in the form of walking into your daily routine. The program is designed to meet participants at their current fitness level and progress gradually over its six-week duration, while also providing the knowledge to continue progressing after the program is complete.
Walk with Ease at ISU is a structured walking program designed for adults aged 60 and older, available in partnership with the ISU Exercise Clinic. It was developed by the Arthritis Foundation and our team is working with CHPcommunity to support dissemination across the state. The local programming provided at ISU is set up as a research study to allow versions of the programming to be evaluated. Detailed information is provided in the Informed Consent document but summary Information is provided below.
For additonal information or to ask questions, please feel free to contact us at walkwithease@iastate.
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In light of social distancing guidelines, a new “no-contact” version of the Self-Directed version of WWE is now available to allow participants to enroll without having to meet with the research team. Study materials will be delivered by mail and all assessments will be completed online in the no-contact version to allow individuals to participate in the program without risking their health.
Program Overview
Walk with Ease is a 6 week program designed to help individuals establish regular patterns of walking. The program is endorsed by the Centers for Disease Control as an evidence-based program for older adults. Participants in the study can choose from two formats but both are based on the same foundation and principles.
Due to ongoing COVID-19 related restrictions on in-person gatherings, the group delivery of the program has been suspended. We are still able to offer the program in two formats based on the same foundation and principles that prioritize participant health and safety by supporting physical distancing.
The program is open to anyone over the age of 60 who could benefit from becoming more physically active. To be eligible, you must be able to stand without increasing pain for at least 10 minutes, must be referred to the study by their health care provider, and must be willing to complete several surveys and fitness assessments as part of the research project.
Enrollment Information
If you feel that you are eligible to participate, and would benefit from participation in this study, speak to your health care provider for a referral to the research team, who will provide informed consent documentation and answer any questions you may have.
Click HERE to download the referral form that needs to be signed. This signed referral form must be brought to the first pre-participation session or be submitted electronically by FAX or email to document approval.
Click HERE to contact us.
Click HERE to check your eligibility or to register
For additonal information or to ask questions, please feel free to contact us at walkwithease@iastate.
Click here to contact us
In light of social distancing guidelines, a new “no-contact” version of the Self-Directed version of WWE is now available to allow participants to enroll without having to meet with the research team. Study materials will be delivered by mail and all assessments will be completed online in the no-contact version to allow individuals to participate in the program without risking their health.
Program Overview
Walk with Ease is a 6 week program designed to help individuals establish regular patterns of walking. The program is endorsed by the Centers for Disease Control as an evidence-based program for older adults. Participants in the study can choose from two formats but both are based on the same foundation and principles.
Due to ongoing COVID-19 related restrictions on in-person gatherings, the group delivery of the program has been suspended. We are still able to offer the program in two formats based on the same foundation and principles that prioritize participant health and safety by supporting physical distancing.
- Health Coaching Option: Participants receive a guidebook with education content and are connected to a trained student health coach to draw out your own motivations and provide support. Participants are guided to complete three self-paced walking sessions each week over the six-week program, with the freedom to complete the walking sessions independently.
- Group-Hybrid Option: The Arthritis Foundation adaptation to the group program option consists of the same self-paced long walking sessions each week, but connects participants with others enrolled in the program at the same time to form virtual walking groups.
The program is open to anyone over the age of 60 who could benefit from becoming more physically active. To be eligible, you must be able to stand without increasing pain for at least 10 minutes, must be referred to the study by their health care provider, and must be willing to complete several surveys and fitness assessments as part of the research project.
Enrollment Information
If you feel that you are eligible to participate, and would benefit from participation in this study, speak to your health care provider for a referral to the research team, who will provide informed consent documentation and answer any questions you may have.
Click HERE to download the referral form that needs to be signed. This signed referral form must be brought to the first pre-participation session or be submitted electronically by FAX or email to document approval.
Click HERE to contact us.
Click HERE to check your eligibility or to register
Walk with Ease at ISU is part of a larger initiative to deploy Walk with Ease across the state of Iowa in collaboration with CHPCommunity.
Collaborators
Walk with Ease is offered in collaboration with
Walk with Ease is offered in collaboration with
- CHPcommunity
- ISU Exercise Clinic
- Iowa State Exercyse is Medicine on Campus
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