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Arthritis Affects Daily Living Activities

By Carol & Richard Eustice, About.com

Updated: January 11, 2007

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Part 3 of 10 - Kneeling Can Be Painful for People With Arthritis

Many common daily activities require some degree of kneeling, bending, or stooping. Pain and stiffness of the hip, knee, ankle, and back can greatly affect a person's ability to move to a lower position. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 7.8 million adults in the United States with doctor-diagnosed arthritis have significant limitations when kneeling, bending, or stooping.

Assistive devices specially designed with longer handles can help compensate for limited range of motion. Ergonomic handles are becoming quite common on household cleaning tools, garden tools, and kitchen equipment.

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