Exercise VCD for arthritis management

THE Arthritis Foundation Malaysia (AFM) recently launched its first ever exercise VCD in Malaysia for better arthritis management. The VCD, a collaborative effort with Pfizer Malaysia, is part of the foundation's aims and objectives to further the welfare of individuals living with arthritis. 

President of AFM Associate Professor Dr Chow Sook Khuan during the launch said: “Arthritis is a very common yet often misinterpreted disease. It ranks second as the most prevalent chronic disease after heart disease and is more common in women than men. Alarming statistics estimate that 60% of the population will have some form of arthritis by the age of 60, particularly osteoarthritis (more than 20%). Rheumatoid arthritis, on the other hand, affects 1% of our population and can affect all age groups.