A research, training, and outreach center at Boston University, ENACT strives to enhance activity and participation for people with rheumatic conditions
The Center for Enhancing Activity and Participation among Persons with Arthritis (ENACT) is a newly established Rehabilitation Research and Training Center (RRTC) located at Boston University’s Sargent College. Funded by the National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research, ENACT aims to improve the lives of persons living with arthritis and rheumatic conditions such as lupus, fibromya
09/20/2017
ENACT Webinar Invitation: Results of 2 Clinical Trials
Last chance to register for free webinar: Results of 2 Arthritis Clinical Trials ENACT is the NIDILRR-funded Arthritis Rehabilitation Research and Training Center (RRTC) housed at Boston University's College of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences: Sargent College
09/17/2017
The results are in! Register for our FREE webinar 9/21/17 to hear findings from our two arthritis clinical trials http://ow.ly/rXko30f9zXk
Webinar Save the Date! Results of Two Clinical Trials to Help People with Arthritis Continue to Work and Exercise » Arthritis, Exercise, & Active L... Save the date for this free webinar, in which ENACT investigators and an expert panel will discuss results of two ENACT clinical trials: the “Work...
09/13/2017
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ENACT Webinar Invitation: Results of 2 Clinical Trials ENACT is the NIDILRR-funded Arthritis Rehabilitation Research and Training Center (RRTC) housed at Boston University's College of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences: Sargent College
09/06/2017
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Summer 2017 Newsletter: Webinar Save the Date! September 21st, 11:30a - 1:00p EST As an update to ENACT's 2014 State of the Science Meeting, ENACT will present a free webinar to share the results and implications of both of our clinical trials
08/04/2017
Summer is full of vacations! Make them as seamless as possible. If you have arthritis, this article from the Arthritis Foundation offers some great tips on how to travel pain-free, including information on booking travel plans and packing. Check it out here:
Rheumatoid Arthritis by the Numbers: Facts, Statistics, and You Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune disease that mainly attacks the synovial tissues around the joints. RA affects about 1.3 million...
Happy Fourth of July! Fit some exercise and outdoor activity into your festivities by swimming in the pool or walking in the park, your neighborhood, your town, etc. You can also gather your neighborhood together to play some games outside like catch or Frisbee. Enjoy the holiday while staying fit!
July is Juvenile Arthritis Awareness Month – play your part by reading up on Juvenile Arthritis (JA). Here is a Fact Sheet from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention that is all about Juvenile Arthritis: http://ow.ly/gSVB30beOkQ. Now that you’re more informed on JA, tell people you know what you have learned so that JA awareness can grow!
06/13/2017
This week is Rheumatoid Arthritis Awareness Week, so it’s the perfect time to share information about rheumatoid arthritis with everyone you know. Be part of the movement to erase misconceptions and enlighten people about RA! Here is a link to some infographics, which you can send to your friends and family: http://ow.ly/TrdA30beNyo
Rheumatoid Arthritis by the Numbers: Facts, Statistics, and You Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune disease that mainly attacks the synovial tissues around the joints. RA affects about 1.3 million...
Did you know today is National Trails Day? If you live near a National Park, then you’re good to go: pack up some snacks and head on over to the hiking trails! If not, you can visit your local park and take a brisk walk anyway! Do what you can to celebrate this holiday, and maybe start a new exercise habit while you’re at it!
Tomorrow is National Bike to Work Day – celebrate the holiday by getting out your bike, planning a route, and then biking to work. It’s a holiday for a reason – biking gets your heart pumping and is good for your lungs! Biking to work fits exercise conveniently into your day. Share this holiday with people you know who can participate!
05/03/2017
May is National Arthritis Awareness Month! An easy way to spread awareness is to share these arthritis infographics from the Center for Disease Control (CDC) with your family and friends either here on Facebook, on Twitter, through email, or in real life! Here is the link to the infographics, which are easy to read and very informative: http://ow.ly/zLsd30b8fIo. Click “Like” for increased awareness of arthritis!
Infographics | Resources | Arthritis | CDC Arthritis resources: Infographics
04/26/2017
Have you ever felt rushed at the doctor’s? The average time doctors wait before interrupting patients is 18 seconds, according to the National Institute on Aging (NIA). How can you have more effective dialogue with your doctor? Well, the NIA has some tips for you, which can be found in the neat infographic: http://1.usa.gov/1TErPwl
Talking With Your Doctor: Tips for Seniors Infographic This infographic gives tips for better doctor-patient communication. Share it on social media to encourage senior patients to be more active in...