What To Do For Arthritis
Orthotics / Bracing / Self-Help Devices / Support

Simple everyday tasks may be hard to accomplish when your joints hurt. The self-help devices listed below will help minimize pain, discomfort, stress, and can assist you in accomplishing tasks. Ask your physician or physical therapist about these self-help devices:

• Orthotics to improve foot alignment
• Braces for knee support
• Wrist and Hand Splints for rest
• Jar openers
• Button threaders
• Large grips for pencils, garden tools or other hand-held objects.
• Abdominal supports to reduce stress on the back
• Long-handled reachers or grabbers to help you pick things up without bending
• Sock sliders to help you put on socks
• Canes, Walkers or Crutches reduce stress across the joints