Arthritis Affects Daily Living Activities

Part 1 of 10 - Ability to Walk May Be Affected by Arthritis

Six million adults in the United States report that they have significant limitations when walking a quarter mile. People who live with joint pain, swelling, and damage to weightbearing joints (i.e. hips, knees, ankles, feet) caused by arthritis have mobility issues which affect their ability to work and perform common daily tasks.

Arthritis medications and other arthritis treatments can reduce symptoms which interfere with mobility. Joint replacement surgery is an option for many people with severe arthritis who have not been sufficiently helped by more conservative treatment options. People who have mobility impairments may also find adaptive equipment useful.

• Canes
• Walkers and Rolling Walkers
• Wheelchairs
• Mobility Scooters
• Handicapped Parking

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Index: Arthritis Affects Daily Living Activities

1. Part 1 of 10 - Ability to Walk May Be Affected by Arthritis
2. Part 2 of 10 - Climbing Stairs May Be Difficult for People With Arthritis
3. Part 3 of 10 - Kneeling Can Be Painful for People With Arthritis
4. Part 4 of 10 - Arthritis Interferes With Good Grooming
5. Part 5 of 10 - Hygiene is Important Even If You Have Arthritis
6. Part 6 of 10 - Gripping is Compromised by Arthritis of the Fingers
7. Part 7 of 10 - Ability to Reach May Be Limited by Arthritis
8. Part 8 of 10 - Cleaning and Housework Suffer Because of Arthritis
9. Part 9 of 10 - Eating Can Be a Painful Experience
10. Part 10 of 10 - Arthritis Can Interfere With Church and Other Social Activities