World Arthritis Day - 12 October 2006

Every year on 12 October people from around the world join together to raise awareness of arthritis, a disease that affects millions of individuals across the globe.

Regular exercise can have enormous benefits for people with arthritis and this year World Arthritis Day is focusing on exercise with a campaign theme of ‘Take Action!’

People with Arthritis / Rheumatism in Europe (PARE) Manifesto is encouraging its member organisations to organise national and local events. To find out what is happening in your country click here.

Take Action! Tell us what you think about arthritis and exercise

There are a number of factors that may prevent a person with arthritis from doing exercise. We want to find out what these are. To take part in our quick 2006 survey click here.