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Modifying Activities for Osteoarthritis
If you have osteoarthritis and your joints hurt when you do an activity, try other ways of doing it that do not cause pain.
- If you get tired when you do a task for long periods of time, break the task down into several smaller tasks, and rest between them.
- Avoid extended periods of standing, and try not to kneel or squat. Sit or take regular breaks when doing tasks that take a long time.
- Use higher chairs or seat cushions, and avoid sitting in chairs that are very low.
- Use the largest joint or part of your body to do things. For example, push doors open with your hip or shoulder instead of your hand or arm.
| By: | Healthwise Staff | Last Revised: April 8, 2011 |
| Medical Review: | Anne C. Poinier, MD - Internal Medicine David A. Fleckenstein, MPT - Physical Therapy | |
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