How can I keep my joints healthy if I have arthritis?

Whether you’ve had arthritis for years or you’ve just been diagnosed, here are ideas for being proactive about protecting your joints. Work with a physical or occupational therapist to find ways to eliminate undue stress on affected body parts. Ask your doctor for a recommendation and/or referral.

Concentrate on using larger muscle groups. Whenever possible, use your arms, shoulders, legs and back to reduce wear and tear on your hands, knees and other more arthritis-susceptible joints. Avoid bending over repeatedly when you work.

Keep a small waste basket in your workspace and, as you work, throw in items to be discarded or recycled. Carry the basket with you until your job is finished. Then throw away or recycle all the unwanted items at once.

Walk as you vacuum. Standing still while pushing and pulling the vacuum puts more stress on your back. Carry items in a backpack, instead of a shoulder-slung purse or bag, to help you keep your balance while walking.

AmeriBag makes a stylish, ergonomically designed bag that hugs your body and distributes the weight of the bag across your hips and back. The tendency is to overfill bags, so keep your bag or backpack small and carry only what you really need. Use an armrest organizer instead of a purse.

If grasping the handles of a purse is uncomfortable, the armrest organizer, designed to slip over the arm of a wheelchair or walker, can be carried on your arm instead of in your hands or over your shoulder. Adjust the Velcro fasteners to fit, and the flip-top pouch rests flush against your body, wheelchair or scooter, offering quick access yet secure storage.

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