Joint protection techniques are important to follow. Some people think that joint protection means you shouldn't use your joints, akin to complete bed rest.

In reality, joint protection techniques help us manage arthritis pain, avoid over-stressing joints, preserve joints, and minimize joint damage. Test Yourself - Do You Use Joint Protection Techniques?

• How To Protect Your Joints
• How To Exercise When You Have Arthritis
• What Actions Help Preserve Manual Dexterity?
• What Can Be Done To Prevent Hand Deformity?
• Assistive Devices And Arthritis Aids

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