Arthritic joints can't tolerate as much stress as healthy joints. Pushing, pulling or twisting motions can be painful. Joint protection is a proven strategy to help you manage rheumatoid arthritis pain and perform daily activities more easily. The Mayo Clinic provides on its website joint protection...
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An employer’s guide to implementing inclusive health and safety practices for employees with disabilities
This guide for teachers provides an overview of arthritis, including types of arthritis, treatment options and the potential impacts of juvenile arthritis (JA) on school performance. It also includes a school activities checklist and physical activity guide and offers ways teachers can help students...
If you have osteoarthritis, you know how sore joints can impact your daily life. This website provides you with tips on how to minimise the harm that repetitive motions and other workplace strains can place on joints. The experts from WebMd provides tips for people working in an office but also for...
In times of COVID-19 it is recommended to anyone who can work from home to do so. If you’re working from home, you’re likely sitting in front of a computer much of the time. Ankylosing spondylitis can make your back stiff and achy. And it can feel even worse if you sit for a long time. This website...
Pain, stiffness, and fatigue can leave you wondering how you’ll continue working with ankylosing spondilitis. Figuring out how to stay working, though, can be one of the most important challenges people with disabilities. This website helps you to find answers for important questions when it comes...
Whether you are newly diagnosed with arthritis, back pain or another musculoskeletal disorder (MSD), or have been living with the condition for many years, managing work can sometimes be challenging. This guide provides you with upto-date and accurate information and advice to make sure you can find...