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Slide show: Joint protection for people with hand arthritis
By Mayo Clinic staff
Holding your toothbrush
Arthritis in your hands causes your finger joints and knuckles to become stiff and sometimes inflamed. Protect your hands by avoiding pushing, pulling and twisting motions.
Joint protection is an effective way to avoid or relieve pain and prevent further joint damage. And joint protection can be incorporated into your everyday life. Here's a look at joint-protection techniques. Talk to your doctor about other joint-protection ideas.
To protect your finger joints, avoid making a tight fist or pinching objects tightly. Instead, use a grasp that places your knuckles parallel to the handle of the tool or utensil. For instance, a built-up handle made of foam can make it easier for you to grasp your toothbrush.
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