Shakin' a leg for the Arthritis Foundation

Join in the "Show Us Your Moves" contest

ISELIN - The Arthritis Foundation has introduced the Show Us Your Moves Contest to encourage physical activity as part of its campaign to fight arthritis called, “Let’s Move Together.”
The importance of overall good health and empowerment gained through every day movement has numerous benefits, one of which is to prevent and treat arthritis. Today, more than 46 million people in the U.S., including 1.7 million in New Jersey are affected by arthritis. Even more alarming is the fact that the prevalence of osteoarthritis, the most common form of arthritis, continues to rise even though it can often be prevented by staying active through enjoyable physical activities.
To raise awareness about the benefits of physical activity the Show Us Your Moves contest is an opportunity to show your support in a fun, interactive way class.
“It’s about overcoming the obstacles of arthritis and in some cases, preventing the disease by taking the first step toward a lifetime of physical activity,” Linda Gruskiewicz, president of the Arthritis Foundation New Jersey Chapter, says. “Show us your moves gives individuals and communities an opportunity to make a difference in the fight against arthritis for both themselves and their loved ones with the disease.”
People can enter the contest by submitting a short video of yourself or a group of your friends showing off your best moves; this can include exercising, dancing, gardening or any other activity that shows movement. Each month a winner will be chosen to receive a Flip Camera and have a chance to win the grand prize of a vacation package for two. To view submissions or enter Show Us Your Moves, visit the Web site at http://lmt.arthritis.org/
For the New Jersey Chapter's Web site go to http://www.arthritis.org/chapters/new-jersey/.