Palatine, IL … State Representative Suzie Bassi (R-Palatine) will host a free Exercise and Arthritis Forum to educate citizens about innovative treatment therapies and provide testimony from experts in arthritis treatment.  

The seminar will be held from 10 a.m. to noon Tuesday, July 8, at the Palatine Township Senior Center, 505 S. Quentin Road, Palatine.

“Physical activity is essential to optimizing both physical and mental health and can play a vital role in the management of arthritis. Regular physical activity can keep the muscles around affected joints strong, decrease bone loss and may help control joint swelling and pain. By participating in this forum, we can all learn useful tips and exercises to keep our bodies healthy and active at any age,” said Bassi.

The Exercise and Arthritis Forum will include a panel discussion with a rheumatologist, physical therapist and an exercise specialist. The event will conclude with an exercise demonstration.