How to protect your joints


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About Arthritis

	What is arthritis?

	Types of Arthritis & Related Rheumatic Conditions

	How to recognise the signs and symptoms of arthritis

	Facts about arthritis

	Drug options for treating arthritis and related conditions

About Knee Arthritis

	Structure of the knee

	What is arthritis in the knee?

	Arthritis in the knee – signs, symptoms and diagnosis

	Where exactly does it hurt?

	Rheumatoid arthritis of the knee (inflamed synovium)

	Osteoarthritis of the knee (Joint Damage)

	Anterior knee pain – runners knee

	Causes of knee pain

Treating Knee Arthritis

	Arthritis in the knee – treatment options

	Caring at home for your knee pain

	When to contact a medical professional about your knee pain

	What to expect at a doctors examination

	How to protect your joints

	Exercising with arthritis

	Risedronate (Actonel) may slow joint destruction in knee osteoarthritis

	Extra pounds increase arthritis pain

	Knee joint replacement

	Your spouse can help ease the pain of knee osteoarthritis

	Knee arthroscopy

	Chondromalacia patella

	Electrical muscle stimulation helps knee osteoarthritis

How to protect your joints

Common sense, proper movement and the use of protective apparatus can prevent incidences of joint injury.

Activities to help preserve your joints:

Perform a daily exercise routine that involves bending, stretching and extending joints and muscles based on normal everyday motions.
Maintain activities only to the point of endurance

Keep the body at an ideal weight
Use protective or assistive devices to safeguard your joints
Use the biggest and sturdiest joints available to help accomplish each particular task
Do not strain or use too much force on the minor joints of the hand
Shift position as often as needed to avoid overuse of joints
Stretch out a joint instead of contracting it
Avoid lifting heavy objects
If you can sit, do so
Request for assistance when needed