| • | Arrange your work area to reduce
lifting, walking or other painful movements.
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| • | Make sure you have good foot and back
support when you sit. Your forearms and upper legs should be level with the
floor.
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| • | Take a short stretch break every hour
to ease painful joints. Try to alternate difficult tasks with easier ones.
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| • | Use special tools to reduce strain on
your joints. Enlarged pencil grips, long-handled mops, a cart to carry
groceries and other helpful aids will make tasks easier.
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| • | Pace yourself - do the most important
tasks at times of peak energy.
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| • | Use stronger, larger joints and muscles
for carrying heavy loads.
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| • | Use wrist or forearm supports if you
are working at a computer for long periods of time.
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| • | Install equipment in your car that will
minimize discomfort. A backrest, special mirrors and steering wheel
modifications will ease your commute.
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