Orthotics/Bracing/Self-Help Devices/Support
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Simple everyday tasks may be hard to accomplish when your joints hurt. The self-help devices listed below will help minimize pain, discomfort, stress, and can assist you in accomplishing tasks. Ask your physician or physical therapist about these self-help devices:
- Orthotics to improve foot alignment
- Braces for knee support
- Wrist and Hand Splints for rest
- Jar openers
- Button threaders
- Large grips for pencils, garden tools or other hand-held objects.
- Abdominal supports to reduce stress on the back
- Long-handled reachers or grabbers to help you pick things up without bending
- Sock sliders to help you put on socks
- Canes, Walkers or Crutches reduce stress across the joints
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