Living with Arthritis
Living with ArthritisTranscript (page 1 of 2)Arthritis affects many people in many different ways. No matter how it affects you,there are ways to make living with arthritis easier so you can continue to enjoy theactivities you do every day.Living a healthy lifestyle can help to reduce your pain and slow the progression ofdamage. Reach and maintain a healthy weight. Carrying extra weight puts pressure onall your joints and makes even simple tasks painful.Choose nutritious foods to fuel your body and give you energy. Some foods richin nutrients are also anti-inflammatory, which may reduce the amount of fluidaround your joints. Talk to your healthcare provider if adding certain vitamins andsupplements to your diet will also help your arthritis.Continue to stay active. Increasing muscle strength with resistant exercises andincreasing balance with flexibility exercises can help maintain or improve functionin your joints. Strong muscles provide support to your joint, preventing damage andreducing your pain.And get plenty of rest and relaxation. Your body needs time to heal and repair itself.Whatever treatment or combination of treatments is best for you, commit to yourplan. It may take some work and you may need to make small changes to your regularroutine, but following your treatment plan is the best way to reduce your swelling,maintain your joint function and reduce your pain.Meet with your healthcare provider on a regular basis to see if your treatment planis working for you. If you find your pain increasing or the function in your jointdecreasing, you may need to change part of your treatment plan. Work together withyour healthcare provider to find the best treatment options for you.As part of your treatment plan, your healthcare provider may recommend20% gradient meshoccupational therapy to help you find ways to continue to perform everyday taskswith less pain. Ask your occupational therapist about devices that can assist you whendoing everyday tasks.healthclipshealthclipsFor example, a sock puller can help you put on socks, an everyday task you may notthink much about doing until it is painful. Rails in the bathtub and shower can helpyou get in and out of the tub without putting as much pressure on your joints.healthclipsAndreach extenders can help you reach soup cans on a high shelf in your pantry withouthealthclipsstretching your joints.(cont. nextpage)4% gradient meshThis program is for informational purposes only. Publisher disclaims all guarantees regarding the accuracy, completeness, orsuitability of this video for medical decision making. For all health related issues please contact your healthcare provider.hc_op_10024_98_en_t00002.pdf © Milner-Fenwick, Inc.healthclips5% gradient meshLiving with ArthritisTranscript (page 2 of 2)Ask your healthcare provider or occupational therapist for more tips to help makeeveryday life easier for you.“I didn’t have to stop any of the normal activities. I go walking – just put one footin front the other and I’m fine.”“It’s very important for me to be active, to keep my body in good shape to be ableto enjoy my grandchildren.”20% gradient meshhealthclipshealthclipshealthclipshealthclips4% gradient meshThis program is for informational purposes only. Publisher disclaims all guarantees regarding the accuracy, completeness, orsuitability of this video for medical decision making. For all health related issues please contact your healthcare provider.hc_op_10024_98_en_t00002.pdf © Milner-Fenwick, Inc.healthclips5% gradient mesh
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