Joint protection involves using them wisely to preserve them and help reduce the risk of damage - or further damage if you already have damage due to arthritis or injuries. This may require finding new ways to do things and using helpful equipment - or asking other people for help.
Respect Pain
Plan Ahead - Balance Your Activities
Distribute Work Over Your Body, Using Your Largest, Strongest Joints
Use Joints in Their Most Stable Position
Use Adaptive Devices and Techniques
Maintain Correct Posture
Control Your Weight
Updated: 3/14/2010
Carol Page, PT, DPT, CHT
Rehabilitation Department
Hospital for Special Surgery
Or call
+1.877.606.1555