Pronounced "I Am", as in "I am an advocate for those affected by primary joint diseases with an autoimmune component."
Wellness Education
The root of Autoimmune Arthritis diseases is at the cellular level. The result is severe inflammation of the joints, connective & soft tissues, & organs.
IAAM is currently working towards establishing the following Wellness Education Programs:
Patient Education
Provide more patient education about their diseases so they can best choose a treatment plan that promotes remission. Autoimmune Arthritis diseases are caused by a malfunction at the cellular level. The result is inflammation that causes damage. Too often a patient will treat the inflammation but not the underlying cause, resulting in progression of the disease. IAAM will be working with doctors, researchers, scientists, pharmaceutical companies, and alternative treatment experts to create understandable, scientific literature that outlines the bodies' processes when affected by Autoimmune Arthritis and outline treatment options based on the realities of their affect. If you are interested in learning more about funding this initiative please email tiffany@IAAMovement.org
Professional Education
Train medical professionals & hospi
tals on the early symptoms of Autoimmune Arthritis to promote earlier diagnosis, treatment, & remission. Currently treatments are designed to have the most positive results if prescribed within 6 months after onset; however, the average time to diagnose is 1-3 years. We aim to close this gap by creating educational information and training sessions to teach practitioners & hospitals about the early symptoms, progression, and dangers of prolonging treatment. Early recognition should lead to earlier referrals, diagnosis, and treatment thus bettering the patients' chance for remission.If you are interested in learning more about funding this initiative please email tiffany@IAAMovement.org
Personal Trainer Education
Train the Trainers Program: IAAM has created the following document to give Personal Trainers more information to understand how to best work with Autoimmune Arthritis patients, particularly why this is different than working with Degenerative Arthritis patients. (Certification programs will follow).If you are interested in learning more about funding this initiative, or you are in the fitness industry and would like more information about this program, please email tiffany@IAAMovement.org.
Personal Trainers
Please click the photo below to download this Educational Resource, created by IAAM & Personal Trainer (and Rheumatoid Arthritis Patient), Marie Hilferty of Destination Fitlife and Superchronic Fitness, to help you understand the unique needs of patients living with Autoimmune Arthritis diseases.
Looking to Get Your Nutrition on Track? Marie and Destination Fitlife are offering a 4 week Online Nutrition and Accountability Group, "Back on Track with Destination Fitlife and IAAM". FOUR weeks of personal assistance for $60 AND 10% is donated to IAAM! (Facebook required to participate)
learn more: http://www.destinationfitlife.com/support-iaam.html
IAAM recognizes all individuals who have Autoimmune Arthritis are unique to their condition and degrees of disease involvement. Therefore, we understand that every person may respond differently to a variety of treatments, including but not limited to, medications, natural remedies and holistic approaches. If you suffer from Autoimmune Arthritis you should talk to your Rheumatologist regarding the best treatment plan for you. Remember, although Autoimmune Arthritis can go into remission in a small percentage of patients, there is no cure. 