Lifestyle Management Program Descriptions
Many lifestyle management programs are available to help treat and manage arthritis and related conditions. CDC reviews interventions for their appropriateness for treating and managing arthritis, evidence-based effectiveness, and readiness for implementation. The program descriptions in this section cover CDC’s recognized and promising programs. You and your organization can use these descriptions to decide which intervention is the best fit for you or your target population.
You can find a full list of the CDC-recognized and promising interventions on the Lifestyle Management Programs for Arthritis page.

Physical Activity
Recognized Programs
- Arthritis Foundation Aquatic Program (AFAP)
- Active Living Every Day (ALED)
- EnhanceFitness® (EF)
- Fit & Strong!
- Walk with Ease (WWE)–Group
Promising Programs
Self-Management Education
Recognized Programs
Promising Programs