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Using Joints Wisely.

Last updated Thursday, January 06, 2005

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Can doctors or therapists help people with arthritis learn way to use their joints wisely?

Although it is important that you use your affected joints wisely all the time, it may take a while before this seems natural to you. If you continue to find things too hard or painful to do, talk to your doctor or therapist. There are many techniques, aids, and devices other than the ones described here that might help solve your problems.

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Some of this material may also be available in an Arthritis Foundation brochure. Contact the Washington/Alaska Chapter Helpline: (800) 542-0295. If dialing from outside of WA and AK, contact the National Helpline: (800) 283-7800.

Adapted from the pamphlet originally prepared for the Arthritis Foundation by Dena Slonaker, OTR, MSEd. This material is protected by copyright.

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This resource has been provided by the University of Washington Department of Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine as general information only. This information may not apply to a specific patient. Additional information may be found at http://www.orthop.washington.edu or by contacting the UW Department of Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine.

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