To kick off Arthritis Awareness Month in May, the Arthritis Foundation launched our newVim app-一个独特的个性化工具，帮助关节炎患者轻松找到他们需要的资源来管理他们的疼痛。这款应用还可以帮助跟踪病情和治疗情况，设定和实现目标，并与他人联系以获得建议和鼓励。
The app stems from input received from 40,000 survey respondents in the Foundation’s ongoingLive Yes! INSIGHTS study, which is summarized in ourHow It Hurts report. As Vim was being developed, we sought extensive feedback along the way — from arthritis patients, health care professionals and other experts in pain management.
The app helps users set SMART goals based on their own situations and needs; goals that are specific, measurable, attainable, relevant and time bound. Users can also get information and ideas on how to best manage chronic pain through a deep library of expert content in seven categories. Maybe best of all, Vim fosters a spirit of community with common experiences, bringing people together who listen and inspire each other to help make managing pain easier.
Fast-rising NASCAR driver Natalie Decker, who is an Arthritis Foundation Champion Ambassador — she grew up with arthritis and continues to battle its challenges — says Vim has helped her get into a meditation routine that puts her mind at ease, plus set physical goals like regular stretching exercises. She says: “I like that you can cheer on other people. That’s cool.”
Vim is made possible by Arthritis Foundation sponsors who believe it’s a great solution to help people with arthritis find their Yes.
A representative of Vim Inaugural Sponsor TYLENOL says:
“TYLENOL®is a proud partner of the Arthritis Foundation and an Inaugural Sponsor of the Foundation’s three-year plan to conquer pain. We have chosen to support Vim and the pain initiative because we believe in the power of encouragement and education as key tools in helping those who suffer from arthritis pain to lead fuller lives.”
A spokesperson for Flexion Therapeutics, another Vim Inaugural Sponsor, adds:
“As a company committed to bettering the lives of patients confronting painful osteoarthritis, Flexion Therapeutics is honored to support the Arthritis Foundation’s Vim app, which is a powerful tool aimed at helping patients with arthritis, including osteoarthritis, take both small and big steps in managing the chronic joint pain that debilitates so many with this disease.”
Joe Tolman, founder of HurtSkurt, Vim Participating Sponsor, says:
“Becoming a Partner with the Arthritis Foundation and being part of the launch of the pain initiative and Vim app was an absolute no-brainer for us. The goal of HurtSkurt®是帮助人们以最有效的方式缓解疼痛，而Vim应用程序的目标是帮助患有关节炎的人管理他们的日常疼痛。如果我们的产品能让一个人每天都过得更好，那我们就是在做一件特别的事。能成为这个项目的一部分，我们兴奋极了。”
Get started with Vim today.And see for yourself how much it can help give you back what chronic pain takes away.