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Arthritis Affects Daily Living Activities

By Carol & Richard Eustice, About.com

Updated January 11, 2007

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Part 6 of 10 - Gripping is Compromised by Arthritis of the Fingers

Think of every ordinary task which requires a person to move their hands and grip objects. During the course of a day, you have to pick up many objects to use them. You pick up cups, glasses, pens, plates, silverware, and keys to name a few. You also grip door knobs, door handles, faucet handles. There are myriad examples but the point is that people with arthritis can have trouble gripping objects.

Built-up handles, specially designed objects which add leverage, and lever handles are examples of adaptations which improve an environment for people with arthritis.

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