Joint Protection

Even with osteoarthritis, you want to live a full life and not hold back. If you overdo activities though, you pay the price with increased pain and fatigue. Is it hard not to overdo? See submissions

There are certain factors that make osteoarthritis prevention possible. The best advice for osteoarthritis prevention is to maintain ideal body weight. Read about other important ways to help prevent osteoarthritis.

Body mechanics pertain to the position of your body when its moving. Proper body mechanics are important for everyone and especially for people with arthritis or other musculoskeletal conditions.

Joint protection can reduce stress on arthritic joints and decrease pain. There are several joint protection principles, which if followed, will help to conserve energy and preserve joint function.

Manual dexterity is the ability to make coordinated hand and finger movements. Manual dexterity may be compromised by arthritis, affecting ability to grasp, manipulate and maneuver objects. What actions help preserve manual dexterity in people with arthritis of the hand?

You can lessen arthritis pain and preserve your joints by following joint protection techniques and principles.

Advice about good body mechanics and assistive equipment to help you avoid further damage to your joints.

Joint protection is as important to managing arthritis as any other aspect of your treatment plan.