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In this Article

• What is the goal of physical therapy for people with arthritis?
• What are some benefits of occupational and physical therapy programs?
• What techniques will I learn to treat arthritis pain?
• What therapy is offered for people recovering from joint replacement surgery?
• What joint protection techniques are offered to reduce stress on joints affected by arthritis?
• What are assistive devices? And how will they help me live with arthritis?
• Arthritis Physical and Occupational Therapy Index

What Are Assistive Devices?

Many assistive devices have been developed to make activities easier and less stressful for the joints and muscles. Your therapist can suggest devices that will be helpful for tasks you may find difficult at home or at work.

A few examples of helpful devices include a bath stool for use in the shower or tub, grab bars around the toilet or tub and long-handled shoehorns or sock grippers. Your therapist can show you catalogs that have a wide variety of assistive devices.